A mixture of 66 litres of milk and water are in the ratio of 5:1, water is added to make the ratio 3 : 5. Find the quantity of water added.

20 litres

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18 litres

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22 litres

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24 litres

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None of these

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The correct option is C 22 litres
The quantitty of water added is 22 litres.

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A mixture of 66 litres of milk and water are in the ratio of 5:1, water is added to make the ratio 3 : 5. Find the quantity of water added.

The correct option is C 22 litresThe quantitty of water added is 22 litres.

The correct option is C 22 litres
The quantitty of water added is 22 litres.