Question

    In a mixture of milk & water, 75 litres water is mixed

    due to which ratio changes from 3 : 4 to 1 : 2. Find initial quantity of mixture. (in litres)
    A 252.5 liters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 272.5 liters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 262.5 liters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 212.5 liters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    let initial quantity of milk be 3x litres & water be 4x litres. ATQ, 3x/4x+ 75 = 1/2 6x = 4x + 75 ⇒ x = 37.5 Initial quantity of mixture = 3x + 4x = 262.5 liters

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