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Juice and milk are in a ratio of 3 ∶ 14. More juice is added and the ratio becomes 9 ∶ 14. If initially the mixture was 51 litres, what is the amount later?

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Juice and milk are in a ratio of 3 ∶ 14. More juice is added and the ratio becomes 9 ∶ 14. If initially the mixture was 51 litres, what is the amount later?


1). 64 litres
2). 69 litres
3). 78 litres
4). None of the above


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Juice ? Milk = 3 ? 14

Amount = 51 litres

Amount of juice = 9 litres

Amount of milk = 51 - 9 = 42 litres

Let x amount of juice be added, such that ratio becomes 9 ? 14

(9 + x) ? 42 = 9 ? 14

⇒ (9 + x)(14) = (42)(9)

⇒ x = 18

New amount = 51 + 18 = 69 litres

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