Question

A mixture consists of only two components A and B .In 60litres of this mixture, the components A and B are present in ratio 2:1.what quantity of component B has to be added to this mixture so that the new ratio is 1:2.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Quantity of A in the mixture = 60 × 2/3 = 40 liters

Quantity of B in the mixture = 60 × 1/3 = 20 liters

Let the quantity of B added to the mixture be x

40/20 + x = 1/2 or x = 60 liters