In a 60 litre mixture of milk and water, the ratio of milk to water is 2: 1. How many litres of water is to be added to this, to make this ratio 1: 2 in the new mixture?

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The correct option is D 60
Ratio of milk and water=2:1
$2 + 1 = 3$
Quantity of milk in mixture = $\frac{2}{3} \times 60 = 40 L$
Quantity of water= $60 - 40 = 20$
To make ratio 1:2 we add 60L water to the mixture.
$40 : 80 = 1 : 2$

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In a 60 litre mixture of milk and water, the ratio of milk to water is 2: 1. How many litres of water is to be added to this, to make this ratio 1: 2 in the new mixture?

The correct option is D 60Ratio of milk and water=2:12+1=3Quantity of milk in mixture =23×60=40LQuantity of water=60−40=20To make ratio 1:2 we add 60L water to the mixture.40:80=1:2

The correct option is D 60
Ratio of milk and water=2:1
$2 + 1 = 3$
Quantity of milk in mixture = $\frac{2}{3} \times 60 = 40 L$
Quantity of water= $60 - 40 = 20$
To make ratio 1:2 we add 60L water to the mixture.
$40 : 80 = 1 : 2$