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In a mixture of syrup and water, there is 60 per cent syrup. If 5 litres of syrup is added then there is 35 per cent water in the mixture. The initial quantity of mixture was
Let the initial quantity of the mixture be x litres.
Syrup = .6x
Water = .4x
If 5 litres of syrup is added, syrup = .6x + 5
water = .4x
But .4x/x+5 = 35%
So, x = 35 litres
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