In a certain mixture, the ratio of milk to water is 5:3. If there are 40 liters of milk, how much water is in the mixture?

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In a certain mixture, the ratio of milk to water is 5:3. If there are 40 liters of milk, how much water is in the mixture?
  1. 24 liters
  2. 30 liters
  3. 20 liters
  4. 16 liters

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Q: In a certain mixture, the ratio of milk to water is 5:3. If there are 40 liters of milk, how much water is in the mixture?
Solution: If milk is 5 parts, then water is 3 parts. Total parts = 5 + 3 = 8. Water = (3/5) * 40 = 24 liters.
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