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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Koshik said:
9 years ago
@Santan,
Simple and easy explanation, Thanks.
Simple and easy explanation, Thanks.
Shelly said:
9 years ago
Water= 1+2 = 3 => 3 * 60
= 3*60/3= 60 liter.
= 3*60/3= 60 liter.
Koushikk said:
9 years ago
In question, they have mentioned if this ratio is to be..
Does that mean 2: 1 to be simply changed to 1:2 why did they link both? Please explain me.
Does that mean 2: 1 to be simply changed to 1:2 why did they link both? Please explain me.
Amit kumar said:
9 years ago
@ALL.
The initial ratio 2:1 and after that 1:2 its only possible when the same amount of liquid is added in the mixture. That's it.
The initial ratio 2:1 and after that 1:2 its only possible when the same amount of liquid is added in the mixture. That's it.
Shoaib said:
9 years ago
Just make it simple.
If the quantity of milk remains same 40.
And the new ratio is 1:2.
It means water is double then milk according to ratio then we have 40:80. And, minus the old water means 80-20 = 60.
If the quantity of milk remains same 40.
And the new ratio is 1:2.
It means water is double then milk according to ratio then we have 40:80. And, minus the old water means 80-20 = 60.
Poorvi said:
9 years ago
Easy method to find the quantity of ratio 2 : 1,
2x+1x = 60,
3x = 60,
X = 20, then 2x = 40,
40 + 20 = 60.
2x+1x = 60,
3x = 60,
X = 20, then 2x = 40,
40 + 20 = 60.
Sunil said:
9 years ago
Milk 40, 2.
Water 20,1.
To make water double as milk we should add 60.
Then 60+20=80, I.e double to 40(milk).
Water 20,1.
To make water double as milk we should add 60.
Then 60+20=80, I.e double to 40(milk).
PALLAV said:
9 years ago
Yes, correct @Sushil.
Sushil said:
9 years ago
The Formula given by Shrikant and Biseswar is quite simple and useful. Thanks, @Biseswar & @Shrikant.
Ashish said:
9 years ago
There are two types of a mixture of milk and water. In the first mixture, out of 27 LTR, 24 LTR is milk only and in the second mixture, 40 LTR is milk and 5 LTR is water. Which one mixture is
better in terms of milk's strength?
Find the solution of the problem.
better in terms of milk's strength?
Find the solution of the problem.
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