Multiple choice

A mixture of milk and water is such that the quantity of milk is (\frac{3}{5}) that of water. The proportion of milk in the mixture is -

  1. $\(\frac{1}{8}\)$
  2. $\(\frac{1}{2}\)$
  3. $\(\frac{3}{8}\)$
  4. $\(\frac{5}{8}\)$
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Explanation

Milk = (3/5)×water. If water = 5 parts, milk = 3 parts. Total mixture = 8 parts. Proportion of milk = milk/total = 3/8. This is a fraction ratio to proportion conversion.

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