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    Question

    A container holds milk and water in the ratio 5:3. After

    24 litres of milk is added, the milk becomes twice the quantity of water. Then, 12 litres of water is added to the mixture. What is the percentage of water compared to milk in the final solution?
    A 55% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 65% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 70% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 85% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let milk = 5x litres Water = 3x litres After 24 litres of milk is added: 5x + 24 = 2 × 3x 5x + 24 = 6x x = 24 Now: Milk = 5x = 120 litres Water = 3x + 12 = 72 + 12 = 84 litres Required percentage = (84 / 120) × 100 = 70%

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