Question

    A mixture of 280 ml contains milk and water in the ratio of 3:1. If 60 ml of milk and 20 ml of water are added to the mixture, find the ratio of milk to water in the resultant mixture.

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

    Solution

    ATQ, Quantity of milk in 280 ml of mixture = (3/4) × 280 = 210 ml Quantity of water in 280 ml of mixture = 280 – 210 = 70 ml New ratio = (210 + 60):(70 + 20) = 270:90 = 3:1

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