Question

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

    8:5, respectively. If 4-litres of the mixture is taken out, then the quantity of water left in the mixture will be 45 litres. Find the original quantity of the mixture in the jar.
    A 101 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 111 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 125 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 121 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total quantity of mixture after removing 4-litres = 45 × (13/5) = 117 litres So, original quantity of the mixture = 117 + 4 = 121 litres

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