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In what ratio must water be mixed with milk costing ₹24 per litre so that by selling the mixture at ₹24 per litre a profit of 25% is made?

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  • A1:4
  • B1:5
  • C1:3
  • D2:5

Step-by-Step Solution

Cost of mixture = 24 ÷ 1.25 = ₹19.2 per litre. By alligation, water : milk = (24 - 19.2) : (19.2 - 0) = 4.8 : 19.2 = 1 : 4.
Answer: A) 1:4

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