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SSC Quantitative Aptitude Mixture And Alligation Question Bank Mixture and Allegation (I)

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    In what ratio must water be mixed with milk to gain \[16\frac{2}{3}%\]  on selling the mixture at cost price?

    A) 1 : 6

    B) 2 : 3

    C) 4 : 3

    D) 6 : 1

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] Let the CP of the milk be Rs. 100 per liter. Then, SP of 100 L of mixture = Rs. 100, Gain per cent \[=\frac{50}{3}%\] The required ratio \[=\frac{\text{Milk}}{\text{Water}}\] \[=\frac{100}{16\frac{2}{3}}=\frac{100\times 3}{50}=\frac{6}{1}=6:1\]


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