Multiple choice

A mixture of 48 liters contains wine and water in the ratio of 3 : 1. How much water should be added to have equal quantities of wine and water in the mixture?

  1. 36 liters

  2. 12 liters

  3. 24 liters

  4. 48 liters
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Explanation

Total = 48L. Wine = 3/4 * 48 = 36L. Water = 1/4 * 48 = 12L. To have equal quantities, water must equal 36L. Added water = 36 - 12 = 24L.

AI explanation

The initial mixture contains 48 litres with a wine to water ratio of 3 : 1, meaning there are 36 litres of wine and 12 litres of water. To have equal quantities of wine and water, the water must also equal 36 litres. Therefore, you must add 36 minus 12, which is 24 litres of water.

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