Blue and ye

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