Quantitative Aptitude Ques 1893

Question: A man adds water to 25 L of pure milk and sells the mixture at Rs. 3 per L. If pure milk cost Rs. 3.60 per L. How many litres of water does he add?

Options:

A) 4 L

B) 5 L

C) 6 L

D) 7 L

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • $ \frac{Quantityofpuremilk}{Quantityofwater}=\frac{3}{0.6}=\frac{30}{6}=\frac{5}{L} $

$ \Rightarrow $ $ 5:1=25 $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ x=5L $