Question

A mixture contains a and b in the raio of 5:3. 16 litres of this mixture is taken out

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Take one quantity (a) = 5x

So,the next quantity (b) will be = 3x

16 litres of the solution is given to you.

So,

5x+3x=16

8x=16

Hence, x= 2.

Therefore, quantity of a in the mixture= 5x=5*2=10 litres

And, quantity of b in the mixture=

3x=3*2=6 litres.