Question

in a mixture of 35 litres the ratio of milk and water is 5 : 2 find the quantity of milk in 35 litres of mixture​

Answer 1

Answer:

Total mixture=35l

Amount of milk =4x

Amount of water =x

Therefore we have

x+4x=35l

⇒5x=35l

⇒x=

5

35

l

x=7l

Amount of water =x=7l

Amount of milk =4x=4×7l=28l

If 7 liters of water is added then the amount of water =14l

Amount of milk =28l

and the ratio of milk : water will be

28l:14l

=2l:1l.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

25 L milk

10 L water

5X + 2X = 35

X= 5