Question

A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 8:5, respectively. 32 litres of milk is added to the mixture such that quantity of water becomes 37.5% of the quantity of milk. Find the initial quantity of milk in the mixture.​

A ) 32 litres

B) 48 litres

C) 40 litres

D) 64 litres

E) 24 litres​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

E) 24 litres hope it will help you

Answer 2

Answer

Step-by-step explanation:

Let quantity of milk=8x and quantity of water=5x

According to the question,

8x+32/5x=75/2

=> 375x= 16x+64

=> 375x-16x= 64

=> 359x= 64

=> x= 5.60

Now, quantity of milk= 8x=8×5.60=44.8 L