Harsh Patodia
Last Activity: 9 Years ago
Water / Syrup = 3x/5x
Let as say y litres is taken out and replaced. Water taken out 3y/8 and syrup 5y/8
Acc to question
(3x- 3y/8 +y )/(5x-5y/8) = 1/1 (Since both are equal)
3x+5y/8 = 5x-5y/8
2x=5y/4
y = 8x/5
Total mixture 8x
Part that should be taken out is y/x = 1/5 th of original mixture.