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A vessel of 80ltrs is filled with milk and water. 70% of milk and

30% of water is taken out of the vessel.it is found that the

vessel is vacated by 55%. find the initial quantity of milk and

water???

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12 Years agoGrade
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer12 Years ago

milk = x litres

water = y litres..

x + y =80...(1)

now,

30x/100 + 70y/100 = 80*45/100

so 3x + 7y = 360...(2)

solve these 2 equations..

y = 30, x = 50!