In 40 litres of a mixture the ratio of milk to water is 7:1. In order to make the ratio of milk to water as 3:1, the quantity of water that should be added to the mixture will be

• 40*7/8=35-milk;water-5ltr
  35/5+x=3/1 solv x=6.66l
• 10 years agoHelpfull: Yes(5) No(4)
• 20/3 litres
  Explanation:
  In 40 lit, milk = 7/8 * 40 = 35 lit, water = 5 lit
  Let x lit of water to be added, so
  35/(5+x) = 3/1
• 6 years agoHelpfull: Yes(0) No(0)