The ratio 5:3 represents 16 litres of a mixture containing milk and water. If…

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The ratio 5:3 represents 16 litres of a mixture containing milk and water. If 4 litres of water is added and 4 litres of milk is extracted from the mixture, then the ratio of the mixture will be:

  1. A.

    7:3

  2. B.

    5:6

  3. C.

    2:3

  4. D.

    None of these

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Correct answer: D

Answer:

None of these

Explanation:

Amount of Milk in 16 litres of mixture: (5/8) x 16 = 10 litres

Amount of Water in 16 litres of mixture: 16-10 = 6 litres

If we add 4 litres of water and extract 4 litres of milk,

the total volume remains the same.

Amount of Milk in 16 litres of new mixture: = 10 – 4 = 6 litres

Amount of Water in 16 litres of new mixture: = 6 + 4 = 10 litres

So, the new ratio becomes 3:5.

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