A milkman mixed some water with milk to gain 25% by selling the mixture at the cost price. The ratio of water and milk is respectively -
A. 5 : 4
B. 4 : 5
C. 1 : 5
D. 1 : 4
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Cost price of 1 litres of milk = Rs. 100∴ Mixture sold for Rs. 125
= $$\frac{125}{100}$$ = $$\frac{5}{4}$$ litres
∴ Quantity of mixture = $$\frac{5}{4}$$ litres
∴ Quantity of milk = 1 litre
∴ Quantity of water = $$\frac{5}{4}$$ - 1 = $$\frac{1}{4}$$ litre
∴ Required ratio = $$\frac{1}{4}$$ : 1 = 1 : 4
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