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Q · Mixture and AlligationMedium · 45s
A vessel is full of pure milk. 20% of it is removed and replaced with water. This process is repeated 3 more times. If the final quantity of milk left is 25.6 liters, what was the initial quantity?
TopicMixture and Alligation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option D — 80 liters