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In what ratio must water be mixed with milk so that on selling the mixture at the cost price of milk, a gain of 20% is made?

Competition practiceProfit, Loss & Discount
  • A2:5
  • B1:4
  • C1:6
  • D1:5

Step-by-Step Solution

The free water gives the profit, so water : milk = gain% : 100 = 20 : 100 = 1 : 5.
Answer: D) 1:5

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