A 63 liter mixture contains milk and water in a ratio of 4:5. then x liters of milk and y liters of water are added to the mixture, resulting in a milk to water ratio of 7:5. finally, 60 liters of the mixture are drained and replaced with 60 liters of water, resulting in a milk to water ratio of 7:8. what is the value of x+y?

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Gina Mcclain

16 February, 03:50

A 63 liter mixture contains milk and water in a ratio of 4:5. then x liters of milk and y liters of water are added to the mixture, resulting in a milk to water ratio of 7:5. finally, 60 liters of the mixture are drained and replaced with 60 liters of water, resulting in a milk to water ratio of 7:8. what is the value of x+y?

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Jaliyah Hopkins · Answer 1

X+y=237Litres

Step-by-step explanation:

Let a be mixture of milk and water.

Let x = milk

Let y = water

z = x+y

Final volume of mixture = 63litres + z

5/12 (3+z)) + 60=8/15 (63-z)

z = x+y = 237litres