Question

Pure milk costs ₹ 16 per litre. After adding water the milkman sells the mixture ₹15 per litre and thereby makes a profit of 25%. In what respective ratio does he mix milk with water?
A. `3:1`
B. `4:3`
C. `3:2`
D. `5:3`

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
`because` SP of the mixture = ₹ 15
`because` CP of the mixture ` =15 xx (100)/(125) = ₹12`
Now, by the rule of mixture

`therefore` Ratio of milk and water in the mixture `= 12: 4=3:1`