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A 45-litre can of dairy drink mix has curd and water in the ratio 4 : 1. How many litres of water must be added to bring the ratio to 2 : 1?

Competition practiceRatio, Proportion & Mixtures
  • A9
  • B18
  • C6
  • D12

Step-by-Step Solution

Curd = 36 L and water = 9 L. For curd : water = 2 : 1 with curd fixed at 36 L, water must be 18 L, so add 18 − 9 = 9 litres.
Answer: A) 9

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