Question

    In a mixture of milk & water, 45 litres water is mixed

    due to which ratio changes from 3 : 4 to 1 : 3. Find initial quantity of mixture. (in litres)
    A 62 liters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 60 liters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 63 liters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 64 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+ 45 = 1/3 9x = 4x + 45 ⇒ x = 9 Initial quantity of mixture = 3x + 4x = 63 liters

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