A fertiliser is produced by mixing water and pesticide in the ratio of 9:3. The final quantity of fertiliser is 48 litres. What is the quantity of water and pesticide that is needed?

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A fertiliser is produced by mixing water and pesticide in the ratio of 9:3. The final quantity of fertiliser is 48 litres. What is the quantity of water and pesticide that is needed?

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Answer:

Explanation:

9 + 3 = 12

$Water=(9)/(12)*48\\\\=9*4$

Water = 36 liters

Pesticide = 48 - 36 = 12 liters

Mottalrd answered Oct 20, 2021

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