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A 16 litre mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 5 : 3. If 4 litres of water is added, find the new ratio of milk to water.

Competition practiceRatio, Proportion & Mixtures
  • A5:4
  • B1:1
  • C5:3
  • D2:1

Step-by-Step Solution

Milk = 10 L, water = 6 L. After adding 4 L water, water = 10 L, so the ratio is 10 : 10 = 1 : 1.
Answer: B) 1:1

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