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Pure milk costs Rs. 16/L. After adding water the milkman sells the mixture Rs. 15/L and thereby makes a profit of 25%. In what respective ratio does he mix milk with water?
(A) `3 : 1` (B) `4 : 3` (C ) `3 :2` (D) `5 : 3`

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