Mixture and Alligation

Quantitative Aptitude (HARCO)

Title

45:30

8 of 24 completed

5 of 15 completed

38 of 100 completed

8 of 20 completed

Indian Economy - Understanding the basics of Indian economic system

A can contains 40 litres of milk at Rs 3.5 per litre. How much water must be added to this can so that the cost of milk reduces to Rs 2 per litre?

20 litres

30 litres

24 litres

38 litres

Milk(40 litres) Water(x litres)
3.5 0
. 2
2 1.5
Ratio = 2 : 1.5 = 4 : 3
so 4/3 = 40/x
solve, x = 30