To gain 10% on selling sample milk at the cost price of pure milk, the quantity of water to be mixed with 50 kg of pure milk is
A
5 kg of water
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B
10 kg of water
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C
15 kg of water
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D
20 kg of water
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Solution
The correct option is A5 kg of water Total pure milk =50 kg To gain 10% on selling sample milk at the price of pure milk , have to mix 10% of pure milk into the milk. 10% of 50=5 kg 5 kg milk has to be added.