Question

the ratio of milk and water in a pot is 2:5,if 14 l of water is added, then the ratio becomes 1:3 ,find the initial quantity of milk​

Answer 1

Answer:

milk=56 litres,water=140

Step-by-step explanation:

2x+14/5x+14=1/3

x=28

2x=56

5x=140

Answer 2

Answer:

Milk = 28 l and Water = 70 l

Step-by-step explanation:

-> given, added 14 l of water makes ratio of 2:5 to 1:3

-> if, we add 2:(5+1) = 2:6 which turns 1:3

-> added 14 l = so, x= 14 l

-> milk = 2x = 28 l

-> milk = 28 l