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Shrewd milkman mixes water and milk in the ratio of 2:3. what part of this mixture should be removed and replaced with water so that the solution contains water and milk in the ratio 1:1?

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Answer:

1/6

Step-by-step explanation:

Assume 5l mix

=> 2L WATER + 3l milk

x l mixter is removed.

2x/5 water + 3X/5 milk

remaining

(2 - 2x/5) water + (3 - 3x/5) milk

x l water is added

(2 - 2x/5 + x) water + (3 - 3x/5) milk

new ratio = 1:1

(2 - 2x/5 + x) = (3 - 3x/5)

=> 10 - 2x + 5x = 15 - 3x

=> 6X = 5

=> x  = 5/6 l

in 5l  ---> 5/6 l is removed

=> 1l ---> 1/6 l is removed



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