Multiple choice

16 litres of mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 5 : 3. if 4 litres of milk is added to this mixture , the ratio of milk and water in the mixture would be :

  1. $2 : 1$
  2. $7 : 3$
  3. $4 : 3$
  4. $8 : 3$
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In 16 liters with milk:water = 5:3, milk = (5/8)×16 = 10 L, water = (3/8)×16 = 6 L. After adding 4 L milk: milk = 14 L, water = 6 L. New ratio = 14:6 = 7:3. This tests ratio to quantity conversion.