Question

    A milkman mixed milk and water in an empty container in the ratio 13:8. The quantity of milk mixed was bought by the milkman at the rate of Rs. 33/litre. If he bought the total milk for Rs. 2574, then find the quantity of water mixed in the empty container.

    A 30 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 48 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 63 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 40 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 36 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Quantity of milk mixed = 2574/33 = 78 litres So, quantity of water mixed = (78/13) × 8 = 48 litres

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