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:
153 comments Page 14 of 16.

Mahender said:   8 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:   10 years ago
Hi, I am confused, please give me an easy way.

Koshik said:   9 years ago
@Santan,

Simple and easy explanation, Thanks.

Zulfiqar said:   8 years ago
Thanks for everyone for explaining the answer.

Shelly said:   9 years ago
Water= 1+2 = 3 => 3 * 60
= 3*60/3= 60 liter.

Bharathi said:   1 decade ago
Anyone explain clearly I didn't understand.

Kaveri said:   6 years ago
Thank you, Very clear method, @Santan.

Anvika Behera said:   5 months ago
@Gokul.

Can you tell me how it is 60?
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Karthick said:   10 years ago
Can anyone explain it in an easy way?


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