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      Question

      A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 5 : 3. If

      16 litres of water is added, the ratio becomes 5 : 7. Find the quantity of milk in the original mixture.
      A 18 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 12 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 28 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 20 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ, Let milk = 5x and water = 3x After adding 16 litres water: 5x / (3x + 16) = 5/7 7 Γ— 5x = 5(3x + 16) 35x = 15x + 80 20x = 80 x = 4 Milk = 5x = 20 litres

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