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#1 2013-02-26 05:26:15
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I have a problem , please help me
A mixture is containing milk and water in the ratio 3:1 . What fraction of the mixture must be replaced by water so that the resultant mixture contains 50% water ?
Please try to explain the steps as well cos I am math at Maths . 
#2 2013-02-26 05:31:15
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Hi johnphoenix;
If 1 / 3 of the milk was replaced by water then you would have a 50:50 mixture. 1 / 3 of the milk represents 1 / 4 of the mixture, so you must replace 1 / 4 of the mixture.
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#4 2013-02-26 05:43:43
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Supposing the mixture was divided into 4 pieces. 3 of those pieces are milk, yes?
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90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#6 2013-02-26 05:48:30
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That is right. Take 1 part of the milk ( there are 3 ) and replace it with water. You now have 2 parts milk and 2 parts water. It is 50:50 now.
But 1 part of the milk is only 1 / 4 of the 4 parts of the mixture. So we need to replace 1 part of the mixture which is 1 / 4 of the mixture.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#7 2013-02-26 05:51:24
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yeah mate , I have understood that but the answer given is 1/3 
#8 2013-02-26 05:55:06
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Did you copy the question exactly?
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#10 2013-02-26 06:00:21
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Okay, I thought you just needed some fraction help but you are asking for a mixture problem. I will try and solve that.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
Sorry mate#12 2013-02-26 06:05:53
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Got It mate Alligation use allegation 1/3 is correct answer
And ques is exactly quoted
#13 2013-02-26 06:07:21
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What is Allegation?
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#15 2013-02-26 06:14:50
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I agree it is 1 /3 by calculation.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#17 2013-02-26 06:34:17
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Hi;
I soon as I get it, I will post it.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#19 2013-02-26 06:45:26
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Ley m be the percentage of milk, w be the percentage of water, n is the percentage we must remove.
m = 75
w = 25
n = 1 / 3
The whole 3 equations boil down to this:
Last edited by bobbym (2013-02-26 06:51:57)
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.