A dishonest milkman mixed water into milk and sold the mixture to three persons P, Q, and R in that order. After mixing, the ratio of milk to water be...
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A dishonest milkman mixed water into milk and sold the mixture to three persons P, Q, and R in that order. After mixing, the ratio of milk to water became 5:1 respectively. Table given below show how the exchange
took place (Milkman sold 120 liters to person P and then
he added 80 liters of milk and 0 liters of water. The same is
given for B & C).
| Shopkeeper | Quantity Sold (liters) | Milk Added (liters) | Water Added (liters) | Mixture Left (liters) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 120 | 80 | 0 | 560 |
| Q | Y | 80 | 10 | M |
| R | 87 | 3r | r | z |
If the quantity of mixture right before selling to P was X liters, find the value of X.