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:
153 comments Page 15 of 16.
Usha said:
8 years ago
Hi, nicely explained. Thanks @Ramesh.
Sonia arif said:
2 decades 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?
(2)
Reynante s. delima said:
1 decade ago
Where does the ratio 2/3 from?
Vinod said:
1 decade ago
Ramesh Nicely explained .....
Saurabh nikam said:
6 years ago
How take 2/3? Please explain.
Lakshmi said:
1 decade ago
I didn't get 40/(20plusx).
Ramesh said:
1 decade ago
Is there any shortcuts?
Asad said:
1 decade ago
I don't understand 2\3.
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