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In what proportion should water and wine at Rs. 22·50 a liter be mixed to reduce the price to Rs. 18 a liter?

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A . 2 : 3

B . 4 : 1

C . 3 : 2

D . 1 : 4

Answer: Option D

Here , Ratio of milk and water in mixture of 60 litre = 2 : 1? Quantity of milk = 2y = 40 litreQuantity of water = y = 20 litreIf ratio of milk and water is to be 1 : 2, then in 40 litres of milk, water should be 80 litre? Quantity of water to be added = 60 litre.

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