Multiple choice

Given below are two quantities named I and II. Based on the given data, you have to determine the relation between them and mark the answer Quantity I- a mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 3:2. If 10 litres of the mixture is taken out and replaced with 10 L water, the amount of water and milk becomes equal. The initial quantity of milk in the mixture. Quantity II- 35

  1. Quantity I > Quantity II

  2. Quantity I < Quantity II

  3. Quantity I ≥ Quantity II

  4. Quantity I ≤ Quantity II

  5. Quantity I = Quantity II or relation can not be established
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Explanation

Let initial milk = 3x, water = 2x. After removing 10L (milk: 6L, water: 4L) and adding 10L water: milk = 3x - 6, water = 2x - 4 + 10 = 2x + 6. Given milk = water: 3x - 6 = 2x + 6, so x = 12. Initial milk = 3×12 = 36L. Since 36 > 35, Quantity I > Quantity II.

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