Discussion Forum



1)

To a 50 litre mixture containing water and milk in the ratio 2 : 3.30 litre of milk is added.What is the ratio of milk : water in the resultant solution?


A) 3 : 1

B) 2 : 1

C) 1 : 3

D) 1 : 2

Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

Initialy, milk $=\frac{3}{5}\times 50=30$ 

Water $=50-30=20$

If 30 litres milk is added then new ratio $=\frac{30+30}{20}=3 : 1$