Question

Mixtures P, Q, R, S contain liquids X and Y in different proportions. Ratio of X to Y in mixture P is 2:5, in Q it is 3:8, in Ritis 13:12 and in Sit is 17:12
in what ratio should P and R be mixed so that the resultant mixture has an equal quantity of liquid X and Y?
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Answer 1

Answer:

7:75

Step-by-step explanation:

Proportion of X in P and R js 2/7 and 26/50

Proportion of X in the final mixture should be 1/2

Using allegation P/R = ((182/350)-(175/350))/((175/350)-(100/350)) = 7/75