Multiple choice

In a mixture of 25 L, the ratio of vinegar to water is 4 : 1. Another 3 L of water is added to the mixture. The ratio of vinegar to water in the new mixture is

  1. 7 : 2

  2. 5 : 3

  3. 8 : 5

  4. None of these
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In the initial 25 liters of mixture, the ratio of vinegar to water is 4 to 1, meaning there are 20 liters of vinegar and 5 liters of water. After adding 3 liters of water, the new volume of water becomes 8 liters while vinegar remains 20 liters. The required ratio of vinegar to water is 20 to 8, which simplifies to 5 to 2. This ratio is not present in the given choices, so the result is None of these.

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