If the ratio of milk to water in a mixture is 4:1, what percentage of the total mixture is water?

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• A 25%
• B 10%
• C 20%
• D 40%

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Answer: C. 20%

There is 1 part water out of a total of 4 + 1 = 5 parts. 1/5 x 100 = 20%.

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