Question

    A jar contains a mixture of milk and water in the ratio

    1:3, respectively. If 7-litres of the mixture is taken out, then the quantity of water left in the mixture will be 33 litres. Find the original quantity of the mixture in the jar.
    A 51 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 41 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 31 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 45 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total quantity of mixture after removing 7-litres = 33 × (4/3) = 44 litres So, original quantity of the mixture = 44 + 7 = 51 litres

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