A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 5 ∶ 2. If 4 liters of water is added to the mixture, the ratio becomes 5 ∶ 4. What is the quantity of milk in the given mixture?

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  1. 10 liters
  2. 2 litres
  3. 5 litres
  4. 8 litres

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Option 1 : 10 liters
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Given:

Original ratio of milk and water = 5 ∶ 2, New ratio after adding 4 liters of water = 5 ∶ 4

Concept used:

Quantity of milk stays the same, so water must have increased from 2 parts to 4 parts

Calculation:

Quantity of milk = (5/2) × 4 ⇒ Quantity of milk = 10 liters

Therefore, the quantity of milk in the mixture is 10 liters.

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