Question
A container contains (x + 80) litres of milk and x
liters of alcohol. If 50 litres of milk and x litres of alcohol is added in the container, then the quantity of milk and alcohol becomes equal. Find the quantity of alcohol left in the container?Solution
The ratio of the quantity of milk to alcohol in the resultant mixture = 1:1 According to the question, => (x + 80 + 50)/(x + x) = 1/1 => x + 130 = 2x => x = 130 The quantity of alcohol left in the container = 130 + 130 = 260 litres
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