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    Question

    A mixture containing milk and water in the ratio of

    43:55. If 36 litres of water are taken out from the mixture, then the quantity of milk and water becomes equal. Find the initial quantity of the mixture.
    A 294 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 285 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 315 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 372 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the quantity of milk and water be 43x and 55x respectively. According to the question, => 43x/(55x – 36) = 1/1 => 43x = 55x – 36 => 12x = 36 => x = 3 Initial quantity of the mixture = 43x + 55x = 98x = 294 litres

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