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Q · Mixture and AlligationMedium · 45s
A dishonest shopkeeper purchased milk at Rs. 100 per liter and mixed 10 liters of water in it. By selling the mixture at the rate of Rs. 100 per liter he earns a profit of 25%. The quantity of the amount of the mixture that he had was:
TopicMixture and Alligation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option A — 50 liters