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A mixture of certain quantity of milk with 8 L of water is worth 45 paise per litre. If pure milk be worth 54 paise per litre, how much milk is there in the mixture?


A) 40 L

B) 35 L

C) 25 L

D) 45 L

Correct Answer:
A) 40 L

Description for Correct answer:
According to the rule of allegation,



Therefore, Quantity of milk = \( \Large 5 \times 8 \) = 40 L

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