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In a mixture of 126 kg of milk and water, milk and water are in the ratio 5:2. The quantity of milk is.​

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GIVEN :-

TO FIND :-

  • the quantity of milk.

SOLUTION :-

Let the ratio constant be x.

⇒quantity of milk = 5x

⇒quantity of water = 2x

Hence , 5X + 2x = 126

⇒7x = 126

⇒x = 126/7

⇒x = 18

Therefore,

⇒ quantity of milk = 5x = 5 × 18 = 90 kg

⇒quantity of water = 2x = 2 × 18 = 36 kg

VERIFICATION :-

⇒Total mixture = Milk + water

⇒126 kg = 90 kg + 36 kg

⇒126 kg = 126 kg

L.H.S = R.H.S

HENCE VERIFIED


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