Multiple choice

A mixture contains alcohol and water in the ratio 1: 5. If it contains 2 litres more water than alcohol, then what will be the quantity (in litres) of water in mixture?

  1. $3.5$
  2. $1$
  3. $2.5$
  4. $0.5$
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Alcohol:Water = 1:5. Let alcohol = x liters, water = 5x liters. Water exceeds alcohol by 2 liters: 5x - x = 2 → 4x = 2 → x = 0.5. Water = 5x = 5×0.5 = 2.5 liters. Option C is correct.