From a mixture of milk and water in the ratio 2:3, 50% of the mixture is taken away and replaced with the same quantity of water. Find the reduced concentration of milk in the mixture.
A
20%
B
33.33%
C
50%
D
75%
Correct Option:
A
Explanation
1. Initially, in 100 L of mixture, there are 40 L of milk and 60 L of water.
2. Removing 50% leaves 20 L of milk and 30 L of water.
3. Adding 50 L of water gives a total of 100 L, containing 20 L of milk.
4. New concentration of milk = 20%.
