Question
A jar contains a mixture of milk and water in the ratio
10:3, respectively. If 8-litres of the mixture is taken out, then the quantity of water left in the mixture will be 42 litres. Find the original quantity of the mixture in the jar.Solution
Total quantity of mixture after removing 8-litres = 42 × (13/3) = 182 litres So, original quantity of the mixture = 182 + 8 = 190 litres
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