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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Ravi.vijeta09@gmail.com said:
9 years ago
2 : 1.
1 : 2 = 2 : 4, 3parts increases.
3parts = 60
1 : 2 = 2 : 4, 3parts increases.
3parts = 60
Shubham said:
9 years ago
Anyone tell me from where 2/3 come?
Thanks, @Ashok.
Thanks, @Ashok.
Dileep said:
5 years ago
40/20+x = 1/2.
Cross multiple;
80 = 20 + x.
x = 60.
Cross multiple;
80 = 20 + x.
x = 60.
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Swathi hj said:
6 years ago
Thank you @Krishna you explained in the simple way.
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RRR said:
7 years ago
How come 2/3? it's not understand please explain.
Shalinee said:
9 years ago
Can we solve this question by Alligation method?
Mahender said:
7 years ago
Your way of explanation is good, Thanks @Ramesh.
Prerak said:
1 decade ago
Good Kartik Negi your ans is right and simple..
Devi said:
9 years ago
Hi, I am confused, please give me an easy way.
Koshik said:
8 years ago
@Santan,
Simple and easy explanation, Thanks.
Simple and easy explanation, Thanks.
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