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  1. In 40 litres mixture of milk and water the ratio of milk to water is 7 : 1. In order to make the ratio of milk and water 3 : 1, the quantity of water (in litres) that should be added to the mixture will be
    1. 6
    2. 6
      1
      2
    3. 6
      2
      3
    4. 6
      3
      4
Correct Option: C

In 40 litres mixture,
Quantity of milk

=
7
× 40 = 35 litres
8

Quantity of water = 5 litres
Let x litres of water be mixed
∴ 
35
=
3
5 + x1

⇒  3x + 15 = 35
⇒  3x = 20
⇒  x =
20
= 6
2
litres
33



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