SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 66

SSC CGL - 14 July 2023 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q66

In what ratio must water be mixed with milk, costing ₹32 per litre, in order to get a mixture costing ₹28 per litre?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 1 : 7

Given that

Water must be mixed with milk, costing ₹32 per litre, in order to get a mixture costing ₹28 per litre

Let the cost of water be ₹ 0 per liter 

By using alligation method

Hence, water must be mixed with milk in ratio of 1:7