Multiple choice

In a mixture milk and water is in ratio of (5:4). When 11 liters milk is added new ratio becomes (3:2). Find final quantity of mixture.

  1. 99 L

  2. 100 L

  3. 110 L

  4. 132 L

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let initial milk = 5x and water = 4x. After adding 11 L milk, the ratio becomes (5x + 11)/4x = 3/2. Solving: 2(5x + 11) = 12x gives 10x + 22 = 12x, so 2x = 22 and x = 11. Final mixture = 9x + 11 = 99 + 11 = 110 L.