Answer with Explanation:
Let C.P. of 1 litre milk be Re. 1
Then, S.P. of 1 litre of mixture = Re. 1, Gain = 25%.
C.P. of 1 litre mixture = Re.(100/125 x 1) = 4/5
By the rule of Alligation, we have:
C.P. of 1 litre of milk Re.1 4/5
C.P. of 1 litre of water 0 1/5
Mean Price Re. 4/5
Therefore,Ratio of milk to water = 4/5 : 1/5 = 4 : 1.
Hence, percentage of water in the mixture = ( 1/5 x 100) % = 20 %
Let C.P. of 1 litre milk be Re. 1
Then, S.P. of 1 litre of mixture = Re. 1, Gain = 25%.
C.P. of 1 litre mixture = Re.(100/125 x 1) = 4/5
By the rule of Alligation, we have:
C.P. of 1 litre of milk Re.1 4/5
C.P. of 1 litre of water 0 1/5
Mean Price Re. 4/5
Therefore,Ratio of milk to water = 4/5 : 1/5 = 4 : 1.
Hence, percentage of water in the mixture = ( 1/5 x 100) % = 20 %