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      Question

      A mixture contains 416 ml of milk and water in a ratio

      of 8:5. If the mixture is augmented by adding 144 ml of milk and 160 ml of water, what will be the new ratio of milk to water in the resulting mixture?
      A 7:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 5:4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 3:2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 2:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Quantity of milk in 416 ml of mixture = (8/13) × 416 = 256 ml Quantity of water in 416 ml of mixture = 416 – 256 = 160 ml Desired Ratio = (256 + 144):(160 + 160) = 400:320 = 5:4

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