Aptitude - Ratio and Proportion - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Ratio and Proportion - General Questions (Q.No. 5)
5.
In a mixture 60 litres, the ratio of milk and water 2 : 1. If this ratio is to be 1 : 2, then the quantity of water to be further added is:
Answer: Option
Explanation:
| Quantity of milk = |  |
60 x | 2 |  litres = 40 litres. |
| 3 |
Quantity of water in it = (60- 40) litres = 20 litres.
New ratio = 1 : 2
Let quantity of water to be added further be x litres.
| Then, milk : water = | |
40 | |
. |
| 20 + x |
| Now, | |
40 | |
= | 1 |
| 20 + x | 2 |
20 + x = 80
x = 60.
Quantity of water to be added = 60 litres.
Discussion:
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Niranjanasree said:
2 years ago
1x + 2x = 60 +x.
3x - x = 60.
2x = 60,
x = 30.
Water - 2x = 2(30).
= 60.
3x - x = 60.
2x = 60,
x = 30.
Water - 2x = 2(30).
= 60.
(25)
Saadhu said:
10 years ago
I can't able to understand the new ratio 1:2. Someone, please explain me.
Manpreet said:
1 decade ago
Please I don't understand your method. Can you explain in simple way?
Baby Rani said:
10 years ago
I don't understand this mixture method. Please help me to get this.
Vishal said:
8 years ago
In 2nd case, why should we consider mixture as equals to 40 litre?
Preety said:
1 decade ago
Expline me how? It is very tough concept for me. I got confused.
Rpv said:
1 decade ago
@Shrikant.
Is this formula applicable of all type of problems?
Is this formula applicable of all type of problems?
Anil said:
2 decades ago
Your plan and all is correct but your thinking is not correct.
Nagasheshu said:
4 years ago
60 lit, 2:1.
2x +1x = 60 lit,
3x = 60,
x = 60/3,
x = 20 lit.
2x +1x = 60 lit,
3x = 60,
x = 60/3,
x = 20 lit.
(24)
Poorni said:
1 decade ago
Thank you karthik negi for your clear and crisp explanation.
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