Step-by-step Solution
1. Initial quantities of milk and water: The total volume of the mixture is 95L, and the ratio of milk to water is 15:4.
The initial quantity of milk is calculated as 15+415×95=1915×95=15×5=75L. The initial quantity of water is calculated as 15+44×95=194×95=4×5=20L.
1. Quantities of milk and water removed: When PL of mixture is taken out, the ratio of milk to water in the removed quantity is also 15:4.
The quantity of milk removed is 1915×PL. The quantity of water removed is 194×PL.
1. Quantities of milk and water remaining:
The quantity of milk remaining in the vessel is 75−1915PL. The quantity of water remaining in the vessel is 20−194PL.
1. Quantities after adding water: 18L of water is added to the remaining mixture.
The new quantity of milk is 75−1915PL. The new quantity of water is 20−194P+18=38−194PL. [1, 2]
1. Formulating the equation based on the new ratio: The new ratio of milk to water is given as 3:2.
Therefore, 38−194P75−1915P=23.
1. Solving for P:
Cross-multiplication yields 2×(75−1915P)=3×(38−194P). This simplifies to 150−1930P=114−1912P. Rearranging the terms, 1930P−1912P=150−114. This results in 1918P=36. Solving for P, P=1836×19=2×19=38L.
Final Answer
The value of P is 38L.