The ratio of milk to water is 5:1. After adding 12 liters of water, the ratio becomes 5:3. How much milk is there?
- 30 liters
- 20 liters
- 25 liters
- None of these
Explanation
Let milk = 5x
Let water = x
Initial ratio milk : water = 5 : 1
After adding 12 liters water:
Milk = 5x
Water = x + 12
New ratio milk : water = 5 : 3
So,
5x / (x + 12) = 5 / 3
Cross multiply:
5x _ 3 = 5 _ (x + 12)
15x = 5x + 60
15x - 5x = 60
10x = 60
x = 6
Milk = 5x = 5 * 6 = 30 liters
Last verified on 09-07-2026
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