SOLUTION: The ratio of milk to water in a container is 5:1 by volume . If the total volume of the mixture is 9 litres,find the volume of water in it

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Question 1122731: The ratio of milk to water in a container is 5:1 by volume . If the total volume of the mixture is 9 litres,find the volume of water in it
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liters of water

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