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    Question

    A 36-litre mixture of milk and

    honey contains them in the ratio 5 : 4. How much honey should be added to the mixture so that the ratio of milk to honey becomes 4 : 9?
    A 25 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 29 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 19 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Initially, Quantity of milk in the mixture = 36 × (5/9) = 20 litres Quantity of honey in the mixture = 36 - 20 = 16 litres Since, only honey is added therefore in the final mixture quantity of milk will remain same Quantity of honey in the final mixture = 20 × (9/4) = 45 litres Therefore, quantity of honey added = 45 - 16 = 29 litres

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