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Question

In an unnamed coffee shop, coffee of 132 liters contains milk and water in the ratio of 8:x. To dilute the coffee furthermore, 8 liters of water are added. The ratio becomes 3:2, find the value of x?

  • 39/5
  • 37/6
  • 33/8
  • 32/7
Answer- D

Total = milk + water = 132 + 8 = 140

New ratio = 3:2, New quantity of lime milk =3/5*140 = 84 Lit,

New quantity of water = 2/5* 140 = 56 Lit

Water present initially = (56-8) = 48 Lit

Ratio = 84/48 = 8/x There for x = 32/7.