A milkman sells a mixture of milk and water at the cost price of pure milk and gains 20%. In what ratio has he mixed water with milk?
Correct answer C. 1:5
Explanation
A 20% gain means every 100 units of milk yield 120 units of mixture, so water : milk = 20 : 100 = 1 : 5.
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