A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio of 5:1. Adding 5 L of water changes the ratio to 5:2. What was the quantity of milk in the original mixture? A. 16 litres B. 25 litres C. 24 litres D. 22.75 litres Answer Workspace Report Discuss Answer with explanation Answer: Option B Explanation Milk:Water (Initial Ratio) = 5:1 i.e. 5 parts of milk out of 6 (5 + 1) parts of the mixture Milk:Water (Final Ratio) = 5:2 i.e. 5 parts of milk out of 7 (5 + 2) parts of the mixMilkture On comparing, 1 part of the mixture has been added (5 litres of water is added). So, 1 part of the mixture = 5 litres Quantity of milk in the original mixture = 5 parts i.e. 5*5 = 25 litres Workspace
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