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A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 5 : 1. When 6 litres of water is added, the ratio becomes 5 : 2. Find the quantity of milk in the mixture. (answer in litres)

Competition practiceRatio, Proportion & Mixtures
  • A25
  • B35
  • C24
  • D30

Step-by-Step Solution

Let milk = , water = . Then ⇒ ⇒ ; milk = litres.
Answer: D) 30

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