Question

In a mixture of 60 litres, the ratio of milk and water is 2:1. What amount of water must be added to make the ratio of milk and water as 1:2?

A) 42 Litres B) 56 Litres C) 60 Litres D) 77 Litres

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Quantity of milk = 60 x 2/3 litres = 40 litres.

Quantity of water in it = (60- 40) litres = 20 litres.

New ratio = 1 : 2

Let quantity of water to be added further be x litres.

Then, milk : water = 40 / 20 + x

Now, 40/20+x = 1/2

20 + x = 80

x = 60.

Quantity of water to be added = 60 litres.

So that 60 litres is your right answer.