A mixture contains 2.5 L of milk and 1.75 L of water. What fraction of the mixture is water?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Milk = 2.5 liters, Water = 1.75 liters
Fraction of water = Water / Total mixture
Total mixture = 2.5 + 1.75 = 4.25
Fraction of water = 1.75 / 4.25 = 7 / 17