In a mixture of milk and water, the ratio of milk and water is 8:3 and by adding 3 litres of water the ratio of milk to water becomes 2:1.The quantity of milk in the mixture is

15 litres

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9 litres

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24 litres

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12 litres

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The correct option is D
12 litres

(D)

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In a mixture of milk and water, the ratio of milk and water is 8:3 and by adding 3 litres of water the ratio of milk to water becomes 2:1.The quantity of milk in the mixture is

The correct option is D 12 litres (D)

The correct option is D
12 litres

(D)