One litre milk costs Rs 40. Water is mixed with milk and the mixture was sold at Rs 30 per litre. Find the ratio of water and milk in the mixture.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1 : 3.
According to the given question,
Using alligation method,
Water cost Milk cost
0 40
30
10 30
The required ratio = 10 : 30 = 1 : 3