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Ratio of milk and water in Y liters of mixture is 1 : 4. (2/3)rd of the mixture is taken out and 250 ml of water is added to remaining mixture in such
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Ratio of milk and water in Y liters of mixture is 1 : 4. (2/3)rd of the mixture is taken out and 250 ml of water is added to remaining mixture in such a way that the quantity of milk and water is final mixture become 4 : 19. Find the value of Y.

A.

5

B.

9

C.

6

D.

8

E.

7

Correct option is A


Let the value of Y be 15x
Initial quantity of milk = 1/5×15x= 3x liters
Initial quantity of water = 4/5×15x= 12x liters
ATQ,
[1/3×3x]/[1/3×12x+0.25] =4/19
19x = 16x +1
3x = 1
x = 1/3
Y = 15x = 5

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