In a certain mixture, the ratio of sugar to water is 1:4. If 2 liters of sugar is added to the mixture, what will be the new ratio of sugar to water if the initial amount of water was 16 liters?
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In a certain mixture, the ratio of sugar to water is 1:4. If 2 liters of sugar is added to the mixture, what will be the new ratio of sugar to water if the initial amount of water was 16 liters?
1:4
1:5
1:6
1:8
Initial sugar = 1 liter, water = 16 liters. After adding 2 liters of sugar, the new ratio is 3:16, which simplifies to 1:5.
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Q: In a certain mixture, the ratio of sugar to water is 1:4. If 2 liters of sugar is added to the mixture, what will be the new ratio of sugar to water if the initial amount of water was 16 liters?
Solution: Initial sugar = 1 liter, water = 16 liters. After adding 2 liters of sugar, the new ratio is 3:16, which simplifies to 1:5.
