Question

    A jar contains a mixture of milk and water in the ratio

    8:3, respectively. If 5-litres of the mixture is taken out, then the quantity of water left in the mixture will be 24 litres. Find the original quantity of the mixture in the jar.
    A 93 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 83 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 90 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 92 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total quantity of mixture after removing 5-litres = 24 × (11/3) = 88 litres So, original quantity of the mixture = 88 + 5 = 93 litres

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