Question

    A jar contains a mixture of milk and water in the ratio 6:5, respectively. If 10-litres of the mixture is taken out, then the quantity of water left in the mixture will be 30 litres. Find the original quantity of the mixture in the jar.

    A 70 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 75 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 76 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 71 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total quantity of mixture after removing 10-litres = 30 × (11/5) = 66 litres So, original quantity of the mixture = 66 + 10 = 76 litres

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