In a mixture of 60 litres, the ratio of milk to water is 7 : 5.
How many litres of water must be added to make the ratio 7 : 6?

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In a mixture of 60 litres, the ratio of milk to water is 7 : 5. How many litres of water must be added to make the ratio 7 : 6?

Accepted Answer

5. Milk = 7/12 of 60 = 35 L, water = 5/12 of 60 = 25 L. Milk stays 35 L. For ratio 7 : 6, water must be 6/7 of milk = 6/7 x 35 = 30 L. Water to add = 30 - 25 = 5 L.

In a mixture of 60 litres, the ratio of milk to water is 7 : 5.
How many litres of water must be added to make the ratio 7 : 6?

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In a mixture of 60 litres, the ratio of milk to water is 7 : 5.How many litres of water must be added to make the ratio 7 : 6?

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In a mixture of 60 litres, the ratio of milk to water is 7 : 5.
How many litres of water must be added to make the ratio 7 : 6?