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In what ratio must water be mixed with milk costing ₹24 per litre so that the mixture is worth ₹20 per litre?

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  • A1:4
  • B5:1
  • C1:6
  • D1:5

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Water is worth ₹0; by alligation ratio water : milk = (24 − 20) : (20 − 0) = 4 : 20 = 1 : 5.
Answer: D) 1:5

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