Question

    A mixture contains ‘x’% milk. 25% of this mixture is taken out and is replaced with same quantity of water. This procedure is repeated two more times. If the resultant mixture contains 16.875% milk, then find the value of ‘x’.

    A 80 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 50 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 70 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 40 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to question, => 16.875 = x × (75/100) × (75/100) × (75/100) => x = 40

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