Multiple choice

In vessel A milk and water is in the ratio 5 : 1 whereas in vessel B milk and water is in the ratio 5 : 3. If the ratio of volume of vessel A and vessel B is in ratio 2 : 3 then what will be the ratio of water and milk when both are mixed together?

  1. 17 : 7

  2. 37 : 12

  3. 12 : 37

  4. 7 : 17

  5. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Vessel A ratio 5:1 means 5/6 milk, 1/6 water. Vessel B ratio 5:3 means 5/8 milk, 3/8 water. Volume ratio A:B is 2:3. Let A = 60 units, B = 90 units. A has 50 milk + 10 water. B has 56.25 milk + 33.75 water. Combined: 106.25 milk + 43.75 water = 150 total. Water:Milk = 43.75:106.25 = 7:17. Option D is correct.

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