Multiple choice

The ratio of Milk to water is 5:4, if two litres of water is added, ratio becomes 10:9, then find new amount of water in the mixture.

  1. 36

  2. 38

  3. 18

  4. 22

  5. None of these.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Let initial quantities be milk=5x, water=4x. After adding 2L water: 5x:(4x+2)=10:9. Cross-multiply: 45x=40x+20, so x=4. New water=4(4)+2=18L. Option C is correct.