Milk and water are in ratio 8:2 in a 253 L mixture. Quantity of milk? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Milk and water are in ratio 8:2 in a 253 L mixture. Quantity of milk?
A. 404 L
B. 51 L
C. 202 L
D. 245 L
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Total parts = 10. Milk = [8 / (8+2)] × 253 = 202 L.

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Ratio of present ages of A and B is 4:7. After 11 years, the ratio becomes 5:8. Present age of A is?
A. 40 years
B. 80 years
C. 45 years
D. 36 years

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Let ages 4k and 7k. Then (4k + 11)/(7k + 11) = 5/8. Solving gives k ≈ 10, age of A = 4*10 = 40.

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A. 127
B. 255
C. 404
D. 313

Correct Answer: Option B


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Milk and water are in ratio 6:5 in a 226 L mixture. Quantity of milk?
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B. 123 L
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