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:
148 comments Page 14 of 15.
Zulfiqar said:
7 years ago
Thanks for everyone for explaining the answer.
Shelly said:
8 years ago
Water= 1+2 = 3 => 3 * 60
= 3*60/3= 60 liter.
= 3*60/3= 60 liter.
Bharathi said:
10 years ago
Anyone explain clearly I didn't understand.
Kaveri said:
5 years ago
Thank you, Very clear method, @Santan.
Karthick said:
9 years ago
Can anyone explain it in an easy way?
Usha said:
7 years ago
Hi, nicely explained. Thanks @Ramesh.
Sonia arif said:
1 decade ago
Thnks ramesh, you told a simple way.
Arnav said:
1 decade ago
Why 2/3 is used in calculations?
Shreyaa said:
5 years ago
40/20+x=1/2 anyone can solve it?
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Reynante s. delima said:
1 decade ago
Where does the ratio 2/3 from?
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