Question

    A jar contains a mixture of milk and water in the ratio 4:3, respectively. If 4-litres of the mixture is taken out, then the quantity of water left in the mixture will be 39 litres. Find the original quantity of the mixture in the jar.

    A 95 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 85 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 75 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 90 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total quantity of mixture after removing 4-litres = 39 × (7/3) = 91 litres So, original quantity of the mixture = 91 + 4 = 95 litres

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