In what ratio should water be mixed with soda costing ₹ 12 per litre so as to make a profit of 50% by selling the diluted liquid at ₹ 15 per litre?

In what ratio should water be mixed with soda costing ₹ 12 per litre so as to make a profit of 50% by selling the diluted liquid at ₹ 15 per litre?

In what ratio should water be mixed with soda costing ₹ 12 per litre so as to make a profit of 50% by selling the diluted liquid at ₹ 15 per litre?

  • A. 10:1
  • B. 5:1
  • C. 1:5
  • D. 6:1
 

The correct answer is option C. 1:5. Can you explain this answer in the comments?


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In what ratio should water be mixed with soda costing ₹ 12 per litre so as to make a profit of 50% by selling the diluted liquid at ₹ 15 per litre?




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Mr. Ashutosh Nautiyal is a student who is pursuing his post-graduation (MBA in Infrastructure Development and Management) from SCMHRD, Pune. He has done his B.Tech in Civil Engineering from BTKIT, Dwarahat and his schooling from Omkarananda Saraswat…

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