Question

In a mixer of 72 litres of milk and water the ratio of milk and water is 5:3. Find the quality of milk and water in mixture.

Answer 1

5x+ 3x = 72

8x = 72

x = 72/8 = 9

Milk = 5x = 45litre

Water = 3x = 27litre

Answer 2

Answer:

5x+3x-72

8x-72

x-72/8-9

45

27