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A jug holds 28 litres of sherbet in which syrup and water are in the ratio 5 : 2. How many litres of water should be poured in so that the ratio becomes 5 : 3?

Competition practiceRatio, Proportion & Mixtures
  • A4
  • B6
  • C2
  • D8

Step-by-Step Solution

Syrup = 20 L, water = 8 L. For we need , so litres.
Answer: A) 4

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