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A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 5:3. When 16 litres of water is added, the ratio becomes 5:7. Find the quantity of milk in the original mixture.

Competition practiceRatio, Proportion & Mixtures
  • A24
  • B25
  • C20
  • D15

Step-by-Step Solution

Let milk = and water = . Then , giving , so . Milk = litres.
Answer: C) 20

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