Question

Alcohol and water in two vessels a and b are in the ratio 5:3 and 5:4 respectively. in what ratio, the liquids in both the vessels be mixed to obtain a new mixture in vessel c in the ratio 7:5? (a) 2:3 (b) 3:2 (c) 3:5 (d) 2:5

Answer 1

3:2is the answer so it the right answet

Answer 2

Answer:

Alcohol. water

vessel A 5 : 3

vessel B 5 : 4

now using alligation,

A B

5/8 5/9

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7/12

(7/12-5/9)=1/36 1/24=(5/8-7/12)

ratiof=24:36

quantity=2:3