In a 48 ltr mixture, the ratio of milk and water is 5:3. How much water should b

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In a 48 ltr mixture, the ratio of milk and water is 5:3. How much water should be added in the mixture so as the ratio will become 3:5?

Options:

A . 8 lit

B . 16 lit

C . 24 lit

D . 32 lit

Answer: Option D

Given mixture = 48 lit Milk in it = 48 x 5/8 = 30 lit => Water in it = 48 - 30 = 18 lit Let 'L' lit of water is added to make the ratio as 3:5 => 30/(18+L) = 3/5 => 150 = 54 + 3L => L = 32 lit.

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