Multiple choice

In a mixture, the ratio of milk and water is 5 : 3. If water contained is 6 litres initially and 6 litres of milk is now added to this mixture, what will be the new ratio of milk and water?

  1. 6 : 4

  2. 8 : 3

  3. 6 : 5

  4. 26 : 6

  5. 11 : 3
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Explanation

Initial ratio 5:3 means milk = 5x, water = 3x. Given water = 6, so 3x = 6, x = 2. Milk = 10, water = 6. Adding 6 litres of milk makes milk = 10 + 6 = 16. New ratio is 16:6, which simplifies to 8:3.

AI explanation

In the initial mixture, the ratio of milk to water is 5 to 3, and since the water is 6 litres, one part equals 2 litres, meaning the initial milk is 10 litres. After adding 6 litres of milk to the mixture, the new quantity of milk becomes 16 litres, while the water remains 6 litres. The new ratio of milk to water is 16 to 6, which simplifies to 8 to 3.

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