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    Question

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

    7:5, respectively. If 9-litres of the mixture is taken out, then the quantity of water left in the mixture will be 40 litres. Find the original quantity of the mixture in the jar.
    A 100 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 101 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 105 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 102 litres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total quantity of mixture after removing 9-litres = 40 × (12/5) = 96 litres So, original quantity of the mixture = 96 + 9 = 105 litres

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