Multiple choice

If 50% of the 2 : 3 solution of milk and water is replaced with water then percentage concentration of the solution is reduced by-

  1. 25%

  2. 33.33%

  3. 50%

  4. Can't be determined

  5. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Initial milk concentration = 2/(2+3) = 40%. After replacing 50% with water, remaining milk = 20% of original volume, new concentration = 20%. The reduction is 40% - 20% = 20%, which is 50% of the original 40% concentration.

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