85 L of mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 27 : 7. How much more water should be added to get a new mixture containing milk and water in the ratio 3 : 1?

Explanation

Initial Quantity of Milk= 67.5 L and Initial Quantity of Water= 17.5 L As we added only water, that means the quantity of milk remains same. 8 adda247.com/teachers | www.sscadda.com | www.bankersadda.com | www.adda247.com So, 3 units……………………….67.5 L 1 units………………………22.5 L So, the Final Quantity of Milk= 67.5 L and Final Quantity of Water= 22.5 L Quantity of Water to be added= 22.5 L – 17.5 L = 5L