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    Question

    A vessel contains 25 litres of a milk-water mixture in

    the ratio 2 : 3. How much water should be added to make the ratio 2 : 5?
    A 12 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 10 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 18 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 20 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Milk = (2/5) x 25 = 10 litres Water = (3/5) x 25 = 15 litres To make ratio 2 : 5, if milk = 10 litres, then water should be: Water = (5/2) x 10 = 25 litres Water to be added = 25 - 15 = 10 litres Hence, the correct answer is 10 litres.

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