- A18
- B27
- C9
- D12
Step-by-Step Solution
Milk = 45 L and water = 27 L. For 1 : 1, water must equal 45 L, so add 45 − 27 = 18 litres.
Answer: A) 18
At a sweet shop in Mathura, a 72-litre mixture has milk and water in the ratio 5 : 3. How many litres of water must be added to bring the ratio to 1 : 1?
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