Question

a mixture contain alcohol and water in ratio 4 : 3 if 5 litres of water is added to the mixture the ratio becomes 4 ratio 5 find the quantity of alcohol in the given mixture ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let 4x : 3x

∴∴ 5 litres of water is added to the mixture

=> 4x3x+5=454x3x+5=45

=> 20x = 12x + 20

8x = 20

x=208=52x=208=52

=> 4×52=10 litres