16 litres of a mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 5 3 If 4 litres of milk is added to this...........

Quantitative Aptitude (CDS) Mixture and Alligation

16 litres of a mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 5 : 3. If 4 litres of milk is added to this mixture, the ratio of milk to water in the new mixture would be

2 : 1

7 : 3

4 : 3

8 : 3

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Explanation:

16 litres of a mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 5 : 3.
Milk=5/8*16 =10 L
Water=3/8*16=6 L
If 4 litres of milk is added to this mixture,
Milk=10+4=14 L
the ratio of milk to water in the new mixture would be 14:6 = 7: 3
Option 2 is correct