Question

The ratio of milk and water in a mixture is 3 : 8. We
added x lt of milk to the mixture then ratio becomes
5 : 4 and we added 18 lt water to the mixture, then
ratio becomes 4 : 5. Find the value of x.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

m:w = 3:8

m+x : w = 5:4 = 10:8

=> 7parts = x

m+x : w+18 = 4:5 = 10: 12.5

=> 4.5 parts = 18

=> 1 part = 4

x =28ltrs