NIACL Model Paper 4 with solutions for free online practice

Question : 15 of 100

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Pure milk costs ₹16 per litre. After adding water the milkman sells the mixture ₹15 per litre and thereby makes a profit of 25%. In what respective ratio does he mix milk with water?

3: 1
1:3
3:2
4:1
1:4

Validate

Solution:

(a) ∵SP of the mixture =₹ 15
∴CP of the mixture

15 ×100/125=₹ 12

Now, by the rule of alligation.

∴Ratio of milk and water in the mixture
= 12:4 = 3: 1

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