Question

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

    2:3, respectively. If 3-litres of the mixture is taken out, then the quantity of water left in the mixture will be 60 litres. Find the original quantity of the mixture in the jar.
    A 103 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 100 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 93 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 73 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total quantity of mixture after removing 3-litres = 60 × (5/3) = 100 litres So, original quantity of the mixture = 100 + 3 = 103 litres

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