Two vessels A and B contain a mixture of acid and Water. In vessel A the ratio of acid and water is 2 ∶ 1 and in vessel B the ratio is 5 ∶ 1.Mixture from these two vessels are filled in another 42 litre vessel to contain a mixture of acid and water in the ratio of 5 ∶ 2. How much mixture is taken from vessel A?
Two vessels A and B contain a mixture of acid and Water. In vessel A the ratio of acid and water is 2 ∶ 1 and in vessel B the ratio is 5 ∶ 1.Mixture from these two vessels are filled in another 42 litre vessel to contain a mixture of acid and water in the ratio of 5 ∶ 2. How much mixture is taken from vessel A? Correct Answer 30 litres
Given:
In vessel A the ratio of acid and water = 2 ∶ 1
In vessel B the ratio of acid and water = 5 ∶ 1
In another 42 litre vessel contains a new mixture of acid and water in the ratio of 5 ∶ 2
Concept:
Calculation:
Let, x litre mixture is taken from vessel A
(42 – x) litre mixture is taken from vessel B
According to the question,
⇒ (2x/3) + (5/6) × (42 – x) = 42 × (5/7)
⇒ (2x/3) + 35 – (5x/6) = 30
⇒ (5x/6) – (2x/3) = 5
⇒ 5x – 4x = 30
⇒ x = 30
∴ 30 litre mixture is taken from vessel A