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A milkman mixed some water with milk to gain `25%` by selling the mixture at the cost price. The ratio of water and milk is respectively. (a) `5 : 4` (b) `4 : 5` (c) `1 : 5` (d) `1 : 4`

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  • In what ratio must water be mixed with milk to gain 16 (2)/(3) % on selling the mixture at cost price ?

    A
    `1:6`
    B
    `6:1`
    C
    `2:3`
    D
    `4:3`

  • In what proportion water be mixed with spirit to gain 12.5% by selling it at cost price?

    A
    `3:5`
    B
    `1:8`
    C
    `2:7`
    D
    `1:9`

  • In what proportion water be mixed with spirit to gain 12.5% by selling it at cost price?

    A
    3:5
    B
    1:8
    C
    2:7
    D
    1:9

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