Multiple choice

In a mixture of 63 litres, milk and water are in the ratio 5:2. How much water is added to the mixture to make the ratio 5:3? The quantity of water added is-

  1. 7 litre

  2. 8 litre

  3. 9 litre

  4. 11 litre

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Original mixture: Milk = 45L, Water = 18L (total 63L). To make ratio 5:3, water should be 27L (since 45/27 = 5/3). Current water is 18L, so additional water needed = 27 - 18 = 9L.