In a five-litre mixture of milk and water the portion of water is 30%. How much milk should be added to the mixture so that the portion of water reduces to 5% ?

• A. 25 litre
• B. 17 litre
• C. 29 litre
• D. 21 litre

Answer: (A)

Original mixture = 5 litre; Milk = 3.5 litre;Water = 1.5 litre Let x litre of milk be added so thatthe mixture becomes (x + 5) litres and the percentage of water becomes 5%So, 1.5 = (x + 5) x 5/10030 = x + 5∴ x = 25 litre