A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 5: 1. On adding 4 litres of water, the ratio of milk and water becomes 5: 2. What is the quantity of milk in the original mixture?

A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 5: 1. On adding 4 litre

1.	A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 5: 1. On adding 4 litres of water, the ratio of milk and water becomes 5: 2. What is the quantity of milk in the original mixture?
A.	40 litre
B.	36 litre
C.	20 litre
D.	24 litre
Answer» D. 24 litre

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