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    Question

    A mixture contains 416 ml of milk and water in a ratio

    of 8:5. If the mixture is augmented by adding 144 ml of milk and 160 ml of water, what will be the new ratio of milk to water in the resulting mixture?
    A 7:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 5:4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3:2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Quantity of milk in 416 ml of mixture = (8/13) × 416 = 256 ml Quantity of water in 416 ml of mixture = 416 – 256 = 160 ml Desired Ratio = (256 + 144):(160 + 160) = 400:320 = 5:4

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