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Q · Ratio and ProportionMedium · 45s
The ratio of milk to water in a mixture is 5:2. If 14 liters of water is added, the ratio becomes 5:4. Find the quantity of milk in the original mixture.
TopicRatio and Proportion
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option B — 40 liters