A confectioner sells the milk after mixing some water in it at the same rate…

2019

A confectioner sells the milk after mixing some water in it at the same rate at which he bought. If he gains 30% in this way, what is the quantity of water mixed with per litre of milk?

  1. A.

    2.5 litre

  2. B.

    3 litre

  3. C.

    0.25 litre

  4. D.

    0.30 litre

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Correct answer: D

Solution: Let the cost price of 1 litre of milk = ₹1 and water is free. Let x = litres of water mixed per litre of milk. Total mixture = 1 + x litres.

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