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    Question

    Mixture ‘I’ of milk and water contains milk and water

    in ratio 2:1, respectively. What will be the ratio of milk to water in mixture ‘I’ when quantity of milk and water equal to 25% and 40% of the initial quantity of milk and water in mixture ‘I’, respectively is added to it?
    A 3:2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 4:3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 5:3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 25:14 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 2:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the quantity of milk and water in mixture ‘I’ initially be 2x litres and 1x litre, respectively.

    Required ratio = {2x + 0.25 × 2x}:{1x + 0.4 × 1x} = 2.5x : 1.4x = 25:14

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