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Blue and yellow paints are mixed in the ratio 2 : 5 to make a new colour. 6 litres more of yellow than blue is taken. How many litres of each is mixed?

Blue and yellow paints are mixed in the ratio 2 : 5

Let, Quantity of blue paint mixed= 2x lit and quantity of yellow paint mixed = 5x lit


According to problem,


⇒ 5x = 2x + 6


⇒ 3x = 6


⇒ x = 2


∴ Quantity of blue paint mixed = 2 × 2 = 4 lit


Quantity of yellow paint mixed = 5 × 2 = 10 lit


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