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In what ratio, water must be added to dilute honey costing ₹ 280 per liter so that the resulting syrup would be worth ₹ 210 per liter?

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✅ Correct Option: 4

Water costs 00 per litre and honey 280280, with the mixture at 210210. By alligation, water : honey =(280−210):(210−0)=70:210=1:3=(280-210):(210-0)=70:210=1:3.

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