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An 80-litre mixture has milk and water in the ratio 3 : 1. 16 litres of the mixture is taken out and replaced with water. What is the new ratio of milk to water?

Competition practiceRatio, Proportion & Mixtures
  • A9 : 7
  • B2 : 1
  • C3 : 2
  • D3 : 1

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Removed 12 L milk and 4 L water: milk , water .
Answer: C) 3 : 2

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