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A mixture of 40 litres of milk and water contains 10% of water. How much of water must be added to make the water 20% in the new mixture?1. 7 litres2. 6 litres3. 5 litres4. 4 litres |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 5 litres Given Quantity of mixture = 40 litres Water in mixture = 10% Calculation Quantity of Water in mixture = 10% 0f 40 = 4 litres Quantity of Milk in mixture = 40 - 4 = 36 litres There is 20% water in new mixture ∴ Ratio of water and milk is 20 : 80 ⇒ 1 : 4 Let the quantity of water and milk in the new mixture be x and 4x Water is added to make the new mixture, so the quantity of milk is constant throughout ⇒ 4x = 36 ⇒ x = 9 So, Quantity of water in the new mixture is 9 litres Quantity of water added = 9 - 4 = 5 litres |
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