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:
20 litres
30 litres
40 litres
60 litres
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Quantity of milk = 60 x 2 litres = 40 litres.
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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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Naveen kumar said:   6 years ago
2:1 = 40+20 = 60.
New Ratio 1:2 = 20+40 = 60.
Answer 60.
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Alan rose said:   8 years ago
I am not getting the answer. Please help me to get it.

Tejaswini said:   7 years ago
Hi, I can't understand the question help me to solve.

Sandi said:   1 decade ago
Ramesh I did not understand, can you exp that again.

Ravi.vijeta09@gmail.com said:   10 years ago
2 : 1.
1 : 2 = 2 : 4, 3parts increases.

3parts = 60

Shubham said:   10 years ago
Anyone tell me from where 2/3 come?

Thanks, @Ashok.

Dileep said:   5 years ago
40/20+x = 1/2.

Cross multiple;
80 = 20 + x.
x = 60.
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Swathi hj said:   7 years ago
Thank you @Krishna you explained in the simple way.
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RRR said:   8 years ago
How come 2/3? it's not understand please explain.

Shalinee said:   1 decade ago
Can we solve this question by Alligation method?


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