In 40 litres mixture of glycerine and water, the ratio of glycerine and water is 3 : 1. The quantity of water added in the mixture in order to make this ratio 2 : 1 is

Tasmay · 12 May 2024

Option d is correct

Tasmay · 12 May 2024

Bro then makes an equation of 2/1=30/x+10 Then try option d 2/1=30/10+5=30/15 2=2

Tasmay · 12 May 2024

Make two parts of 40 ltrs 40*3/4=30 and 40*1/4=10

Shaikh · 12 May 2024

Thanks

Saniya · 12 May 2024

5 liter water

Kartikey · 12 May 2024

5 liter water

Rajdeep · 12 May 2024

40 litres are to be divided into the given ratio of 3:1. So, 30 and 10 litres of glycerine and water. Now we have to make the ratio 2:1. So we add 5 litres of water so that it becomes 15 litres. Now comparing them, its 30:15 litres which is 2:1. So we have to add 5 litres of water.