A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 5 : 1. On adding 5 litres of water, the ratio of milk and water becomes 5 : 2. The quantity of milk in the mixture is = ?
A. 16 litres
B. 25 litres
C. 32.5 litres
D. 22.75 litres
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Initial Ratio of Milk and water = 5 : 1 = 5x : 1xAfter adding 5 litres of water in the mixture, Ratio of Milk and water 5 : 2 = 5x : 2x
Water 1 unit ratio increase by adding 5 litres of water. i.e x = 5
The quantity of milk in the mixture = 5 × 5 = 25 litres
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