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The ratio of milk and water in 66 kg of adulterated milk is 5 : 1. Water is added to it to make the ratio 5 : 3. The quantity of water added is —
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- 22 kg
- 24·750 kg
- 16·500 kg
- 20 kg
Correct Option: A
Here , Ratio of of milk and water in 66 kg of adulterated milk = 5 : 1
In first mixture :
| Milk = |  |  | = 55 kg | 6 |
and water = 11 kg
In second mixture :
Ratio = 5 : 3
| If milk is 55 kg then water = | | × 55 | | 5 |
∴ Water to be added = 33 - 11 = 22 kg.
