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125 liters of a mixture of milk and water contains in the ratio 3:2. How much water should now be added so that the ratio of milk and water…

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125 liters of a mixture of milk and water contains in the ratio 3:2. How much water should now be added so that the ratio of milk and water becomes 3:4?
  • A20 liters
  • B30 liters
  • C40 liters
  • D50 liters
Correct answer: D

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50 liters

Milk = 3/5 * 125 = 75 liters
Water = 50 liters
75 : (50+P) = 3:4
150 + 3P = 400 => P = 50
50 liters of water are to be added for the ratio become 3:4.