Question

    A milkman mixed milk and water in an empty container in the ratio 16:11. The quantity of milk mixed was bought by the milkman at the rate of Rs. 34/litre. If he bought the total milk for Rs. 2176, then find the quantity of water mixed in the empty container.

    A 45 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 35 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 44 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 42 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Quantity of milk mixed = 2176/34 = 64 litres So, quantity of water mixed = (64/16) × 11 = 44 litres

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