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      Question

      An 84-litre mixture contains 75% milk. If 'x' litres of

      water are added to this mixture, the quantity of milk in the resulting mixture becomes 27 litres more than the quantity of water. Determine the value of 'x'. 
      A 15 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 10 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 18 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 12 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Quantity of milk in the mixture = 75% of 84 = 63 litres Quantity of water in the mixture = 25% of 84 = 21 litres According to question, 63 – (x + 21) = 27 42 – x = 27 x = 15 litres So, the value of ‘x’ is 15 litres.

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