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A mixture of milk and water measures 60 gallons. It contains 20% water. How many gallons of water should be added to it so that water may be 25%?
A. 6 gallons
B. 4 gallons
C. 8 gallons
D. 10 gallons
E. 5 gallons

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milk+water=60 gallons
60 gallons=20% water+80%milk
20 % of 60=12 gallons
25 % of (60+x)=12+x;
x=4 gallons
ans->b
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