A 40-litre mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 3 : 1. How much water must be added to make the ratio 3 : 2?

A. 12 litres

B. 5 litres

C. 10 litres

D. 8 litres

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Answer: C. 10 litres

Answer: (C) 10 litres

Milk = 30 L, water = 10 L. Milk does not change, so for 3 : 2 water must be 30 × \(\frac{2}{3}\) = 20 L.

Water to add = 20 − 10 = 10 L.

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