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1. In what ratio must water be mixed with milk costing Rs. 12 per litre to obtain a mixture worth of Rs. 8 per litre?

Ratio of water to milk
= 4 : 8
= 1 : 2
Solution:
By the rule of alligation :
Ratio of water to milk
= 4 : 8
= 1 : 2