In a 56 liters mixture of milk and water, the ratio of milk to water is 5 : 2. In order to make the ratio of milk to water 7 : 2, some quantity of milk is to be added to the mixture. The quantity of the milk present in the new mixture will be:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
Initial mixture,
M : W
5 : 2
After adding some milk, final solution,
M : W
7 : 2
⇒ Quantity of initial solution = 56 liters,
⇒ (5 + 2)units = 56,
⇒ 7 units = 56,
⇒ 1 unit = 8 liters,
⇒ Amount of Milk present in new mixture = 7 x 8 = 56 liters.