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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Priya dharshini n said:
1 month ago
They are asking about the water, how can there estimated the total amount of litres of water?
Since it mentioned the water, then the answer is 40 litres.
Since it mentioned the water, then the answer is 40 litres.
(2)
Ankan Sahu said:
2 weeks ago
Here 2:1 and then 1:2 at first find the difference 2-1 = 1 and 1-2 is also 1 deference,
So, we say 1 unit = 60L.
The question is whether water should be added further?
Hence, the water ratio is 1, so the answer is 1*60 = 60.
So, we say 1 unit = 60L.
The question is whether water should be added further?
Hence, the water ratio is 1, so the answer is 1*60 = 60.
(3)
Shivam d said:
5 days ago
Total is 60, and the current ratio is 2:1, which means milk is twice the amount of water is 40 + 20 = 60,
new 1:2 means water is double of milk, then milk was 40 L.
So double of 40 is 80, and we have 20 L of water.
And 20 + 60 = 80 So, we added 60 L more water.
And the answer is 60L.
new 1:2 means water is double of milk, then milk was 40 L.
So double of 40 is 80, and we have 20 L of water.
And 20 + 60 = 80 So, we added 60 L more water.
And the answer is 60L.
(1)
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