Milk and water are in ratio 8:4 in a 505 L mixture. Quantity of milk? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Milk and water are in ratio 8:4 in a 505 L mixture. Quantity of milk?
A. 379 L
B. 336 L
C. 672 L
D. 169 L
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Total parts = 12. Milk = [8 / (8+4)] × 505 = 336 L.

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