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A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 2 : 1. The total quantity of the mixture is 30 liters. If x liters of water are added to the mixture, t
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A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 2 : 1. The total quantity of the mixture is 30 liters. If x liters of water are added to the mixture, the ratio of milk to water becomes 2 : 3. Find the value of x.

A.

10

B.

20

C.

30

D.

15

E.

5

Correct option is B

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Information Given in the Question:
Initial ratio of milk to water = 2 : 1
Total quantity of mixture = 30 liters
Water added = x liters
New ratio of milk to water = 2 : 3
Detailed Explanation:
Milk = 23\frac{2}{3}​×30=20liters
Water =13\frac{1}{3}​×30=10liters
Water added = x liters So, new water quantity = 10+x liters
According to the question,
2010+x=23\frac{20}{10 + x} = \frac{2}{3}
3 × 20 = 2 × (10 + x)
=>60 = 20 + 2x
60 – 20 = 2x
40 = 2x
x=20

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