Question

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 ​

Answer 1

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