Question

    In a 168-litre mixture, the

    proportion of milk to honey is 5:2. If 'p' litres of honey are added to this mixture, making the new ratio of milk to honey 4:3, determine the value of 'p'.
    A 55 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 42 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 62 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 55 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Quantity of the milk in the mixture = 168 × 5/7 = 120 litres Quantity of the honey in the mixture = 168 × 2/7 = 48 litres According to the question, 120:(48 + x) = 4:3 360 = 192 + 4x 4x = 168 x = 42 litres

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