SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 68

SSC Stenographer - 06 Aug 2025 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q68

In a 50 L mixture milk to water ratio is 3:2. How much water must be added to make the ratio 1:1? 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Total mixture = 50 liters

Milk : Water = 3 : 2

Total parts = 3 + 2 = 5

Milk = (3/5) × 50 = 30 liters

Water = (2/5) × 50 = 20 liters

Let x liters of water be added.

New ratio 1 : 1 ⇒ Milk = Water

30 = 20 + x

x = 10 liters