In a can, there is a mixture of milk and water in the ratio 1 : 5. If it is filled with an additional 2 litres of milk the can would be full and ratio of milk and water would become 3 : 5. Find the capacity of the can?  Answers:
A) 40
B) 44
C) 48
D) 8
E) 56
Let the capacity of the can be T litres.   Quantity of milk in the mixture before adding milk = 1/6 (T - 2)   After adding milk, quantity of milk in the mixture = 3/8 T.   3T/8 - 2 = 1/6=(T - 2)   10T = 96 - 16 =&gt; T = 8   Answer:8
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In a can, there is a mixture of milk and water in the ratio 1 : 5. If it is filled with an additional 2 litres of milk the can would be full and ratio of milk and water would become 3 : 5. Find the capacity of the can?