The ratio of milk to water in a container is 5:1 by volume. If the total volume of the mixture is 9 litres, find the volume of water in it

Patricknelson asked May 19, 2022

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Patricknelson asked May 19, 2022

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Answer:

1500 cm3

Explanation:

let the ratio of 5:1 be 5x and x respectively

volume of water is 9 litre i.e 9000cm3

then

5x + x = 9000

x= 1500

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