Question

in what ratio should water and wine be mixed so that after selling the mixture at the cost price a profit of 33.33% is made?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Water : Wine  ::  1 : 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Let say Cost Price of Wine =  C rs / Litre

And Let say ratio of Water and Wine = W : 1  

W is Water  

1 is Wine

Then Total Mixture Would be W + 1   Ltr

Selling Price = C(W + 1)

Cost Price = C  as 1 Litre Wine

Profit = 33.33 %

Profit = C/3

Selling Price = C + C/3 = 4C/3

4C/3 = C(W + 1)

=> 4 = 3W + 3

=> 3W = 1

=>  W = 1/3

Water : Wine  ::  1/3 : 1

=> 1 : 3

Water : Wine  ::  1 : 3

Answer 2

Answer:

1:3

Step-by-step explanation:

Using alligation method