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    Question

    A mixture with a total volume of 150 liters consists of

    milk and water in a ratio of 2:3. If an additional 120 liters of pure milk is added to this mixture, what is the percentage by which the quantity of milk exceeds or falls short of the quantity of water in the new mixture?
    A 100% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 80% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 90% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 75% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Amount of milk in the mixture = (2/5) x 150 = 60 lit Amount of water in the mixture =  (3/5) x 150 = 90 lit ATQ; Final quantity of milk = (60 + 120) = 180 Required percentage = (180 - 90)/90 x 100 = 100%  Hence, option a.

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