A 63-litre drum holds a floor-cleaning solution with cleaner and water in the ratio 5 : 2. How many litres of water should be added to make the ratio 5 : 3?

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9. Cleaner = 45 L, water = 18 L. For 5 : 3 with 45 L cleaner, water must be 27 L, so add 27 - 18 = 9 L.

A 63-litre drum holds a floor-cleaning solution with cleaner and water in the ratio 5 : 2. How many litres of water should be added to make the ratio 5 : 3?

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