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729 ml of a mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 7 : 2. How much more water is to be added to get a new mixture containing milk and water in ratio 7 : 3 ?
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- 600 ml
- 710 ml
- 520 ml
- None of these
Correct Option: D
Given :- Quantity of Mixture = 729 ml and Ratio of milk and water = 7 : 2
According to question ,
Percentage of water in first mixture = | × 100 | 2 + 7 |
Percentage of water in first mixture = | % | 9 |
Percentage of water in the second mixture = | × 100 = 30% | 7 + 3 |
Now, applying the given rule,
Required answer = | ![]() | ![]() | × 729 | 100 - 30 |
Required answer = 81 ml.