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  1. A milkman mixed some water with milk to gain 25% by selling the mixture at the cost price. The ratio of water and milk is respectively
    1. 5 : 4
    2. 4 : 5
    3. 1 : 5
    4. 1 : 4
Correct Option: D

Let C.P. of 1 litre of milk= Rs. 100

∴ Mixture sold for Rs. 125 =
125
=
5
litre
1004

∴ Quantity of water =
5
- 1 =
1
litre
44

∴ Required ratio =
1
: 1 = 1 : 4
4



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