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    Question

    A vessel contains 270 litres of milk and water in the

    ratio of 5:4. If 15 litres of milk is added to the mixture, then find the ratio of milk to water in the final mixture.
    A 2:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 11:8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3:2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 7:4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 8:3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The quantity of milk in the initial mixture = 270 × 5/9 = 150 litres The quantity of water in the initial mixture = 270 - 150 = 120 litres The ratio of milk to water in the final mixture = (150 + 15) : 120 = 165:120 = 11:8

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