- A8
- B16
- C10
- D6
Step-by-Step Solution
Milk = 40 L, water = 16 L. For 5 : 3 with 40 L milk, water must be 24 L, so add 24 − 16 = 8 litres.
Answer: A) 8
A sweet shop has 56 litres of milk and water mixed in the ratio 5 : 2. How many litres of water should be added so the ratio becomes 5 : 3?
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