Multiple choice

In a mixture of 28 litres, the ratio of milk and water is 5:2. If 2 litres of water is added to the mixture, find the ratio of milk and water in the new mixture.

  1. $2:1$
  2. $1:2$
  3. $3:2$
  4. $2:3$
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Explanation

In 28 litres, milk = (5/7) × 28 = 20 litres, water = (2/7) × 28 = 8 litres. After adding 2 litres water, new water = 10 litres. New ratio = 20:10 = 2:1. The milk quantity remains unchanged while water increases by 2 litres. This is a standard ratio adjustment problem.

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