Multiple choice

Find the correct relationship between given quantities, Find the quantity of milk initially in the solution of milk and water- Q1- When 17.5 liter water is added in the solution percentage of milk reduces from 25% to 20%. Q2- In mixture quantity of water is twice the quantity of milk but when 5.75 liter milk is added in solution, percentage of milk in solution becomes 40%.

  1. Q1 > Q2

  2. Q1 ≥ Q2

  3. Q1 < Q2

  4. Q1 ≤ Q2

  5. Q1 = Q2 or relationship cannot be established
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Explanation

For Q1: 0.25x/(x+17.5) = 0.20 gives x=70L total, so initial milk = 0.25×70 = 17.5L. For Q2: Initially water = 2×milk, so milk = y, water = 2y. After adding 5.75L milk: (y+5.75)/(3y+5.75) = 0.40 gives y=17.25L. Since 17.5 > 17.25, Q1 > Q2.

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