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An 80-litre drum of fruit punch has juice and water in the ratio 5 : 3. How many litres of water must be added to make the ratio 1 : 1? (answer in litres)

Competition practiceRatio, Proportion & Mixtures
  • A20
  • B30
  • C16
  • D10

Step-by-Step Solution

Juice = 50 L, water = 30 L. For 1 : 1, water must equal 50 L, so add 50 − 30 = 20 litres.
Answer: A) 20

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