A milkman buys milk at ₹60 per litre. In what ratio (water : milk) must he add water, which costs nothing, so that the mixture costs him ₹48 per litre?

1 : 5

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1 : 4

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1 : 3

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4 : 1

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B

Correct answer: B

Worth noting

$4 : 1$ is the reversed ratio — it would make the mixture mostly water.

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