Practice30Create account

A 60-litre mixture contains milk, water and syrup in the ratio 5 : 4 : 3. 12 litres of the mixture is taken out and then 7 litres of water is added. What is the new ratio of milk : water : syrup?

Competition practiceRatio, Proportion & Mixtures
  • A25 : 27 : 15
  • B5 : 6 : 3
  • C20 : 23 : 12
  • D18 : 23 : 12

Step-by-Step Solution

After removing : milk 20, water 16, syrup 12. Adding 7 L water: 20 : 23 : 12.
Answer: C) 20 : 23 : 12

Master this topic in 30 minutes a day.

Don't just memorise the answer — build a daily practice habit.

Practice 5 Similar Questions Free →

All Ratio, Proportion & Mixtures practice questions

More Ratio, Proportion & Mixtures practice

The present ages of A and B are in the ratio 3 : 5. After 8 years, the ratio of their…Today Neha's and her uncle's ages are in the ratio 4 : 7. Five years later the ratio…The present ages of Ritu and her aunt are in the ratio 4 : 7. In 9 years, the ratio will…Today the ages of Arjun and his elder brother are in the ratio 2 : 3. Ten years from…The present ages of a father and his son are in the ratio 7:3. After 10 years the ratio…