Two vessels contain a mixture of milk and water. In the 1st vessel, the ratio of milk and water is 8 ∶ 3 and in the 2nd vessel, this ratio is 5 ∶ 1. A big vessel of capacity 35 L is filled with these vessels so as to contain the mixture of milk and water in the ratio 4 ∶ 1. How many litres are taken from the 1st vessel?

Two vessels contain a mixture of milk and water. In the 1st vessel, the ratio of milk and water is 8 ∶ 3 and in the 2nd vessel, this ratio is 5 ∶ 1. A big vessel of capacity 35 L is filled with these vessels so as to contain the mixture of milk and water in the ratio 4 ∶ 1. How many litres are taken from the 1st vessel? Correct Answer <p>11 L</p>

GIVEN :

In the 1st vessel, the ratio of milk and water is 8 ∶ 3 and in the 2nd vessel, this ratio is 5 ∶ 1

A big vessel of capacity 35 L is filled.

 

ASSUMPTION :

Suppose ‘x’ litres from the 1st vessel is taken and (35 – x) litres from the 2nd vessel is taken.

 

CALCULATION ;

⇒ x × 8/11 + (35 – x) × 5/6 = 35 × 4/5

⇒ 8x/11 + 175/6 – 5x/6 = 28

⇒ 7x/66 = 7/6

⇒ x = 11

∴ 11 litres are taken from the 1st vessel. 

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