Question

    150 litres of mixture contains water and milk in the ratio 5:6 respectively. If 40 litres of the mixture is replaced by same quantity of water, then find the ratio of water and milk in the final mixture.

    A 3:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2:3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3:2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 4:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Remaining quantity of the original mixture = 150 – 40 = 110 litres Quantity of water in the final mixture = 110 x (5/11) + 40 = 90 litres Quantity of milk in the final mixture = 110 x (6/11) = 60 litres Ratio of water and milk in the final mixture = 90 : 60 = 3:2

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