Question

    The Price of 1 litre pure milk is Rs 50. By adding some

    water in it and selling the mixture in Rs 60 one gets 25% profit, then find the ratio of milk and water in the mixture?
    A 3:2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 4:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 24:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1:6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 2:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Cost price of 1 litre milk = Rs 50 Selling price of 1 litre mixture = Rs 60 Profit = 25% So cost price of mixture = 60 × 100/125 = Rs 48 The ratio of milk and water in mixture Pure milk water = 48:2 = 24:1

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