self Maths Puzzle

A sample of x litres from a container having a 60 litre mixture of milk and water containing milk and water in the ratio of 2 : 3 is replaced with pure milk so that the container will have milk and water in equal proportions. What is the value of x?

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Initial quantity of milk =
60
×
2
5
=
24
60×25=24 liter
Initial quantity of water = 60 - 24 = 36 liter

Final mixture will have milk and water in equal proportions. Total quantity will remain same as 60 liter. Therefore,
Final quantity of milk = 30 liter
Final quantity of water = 30 liter

We can see that 6 liters of water is removed
x
×
3
5
=
6
x×35=6
x=10 liter
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