Question

90 litres of mixture contains water and milk in the ratio 1:5 respectively. If 24 litres of the mixture is replaced by same quantity of water, then find the ratio of water and milk in the final mixture.

A 13:7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 8:7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 3:2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 5:6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E 7:11 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Remaining quantity of the original mixture = 90 – 24 = 66 litres Quantity of water in the final mixture = 66 x (1/6) + 24 = 35 litres Quantity of milk in the final mixture = 66 x (5/6) = 55 litres Ratio of water and milk in the final mixture = 35 : 55 = 7:11

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