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Q: In a mixture of milk and water the proportion of water by weight was 75%. If in 60 gm of mixture 15 gm water was added, what would be the percentage of water ? (Weight in gm)

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    80%
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    70%
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    75%
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    62%
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Answer : 1. "80%"
Explanation :

Answer: A) 80% Explanation: Water in 60 gm mixture=60 x 75/100 = 45 gm. and Milk = 15 gm.   After adding 15 gm. of water in mixture, total water = 45 + 15 = 60 gm and weight of a mixture = 60 + 15 = 75 gm.   So % of water = 100 x 60/75 = 80%.

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