Question

Two vessels A and B contain milk and water in the ratio of 2:3 and 3:4 respectively. What will be the ratio of milk and water if equal quantity from both the vessels is mixed in a new vessel?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

In A, ratio of milk to water is = 4:5

In B, ratio of milk to water is = 5:1

Ratio of milk to water when A and B mixed = 5:4

Quality of milk in A= 4/9

Quality of milk in B= 5/6

Quality of milk in final mixture = 5/9

Applying rule of Allegation,

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We get,

A:B as 5:2

correct answer is 5: 2 //