Multiple choice

The ratio of spirit and water in two mixtures of 24 litre and 39 litre is 2 : 1 and 7 : 6 respectively. Both the mixtures are mixed together. Now the ratio of the spirit and water in the new mixture is-

  1. 37 : 26

  2. 37 : 28

  3. 26 : 37

  4. 28 : 37

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The calculation is correct. First mixture: 24L with spirit:water = 2:1 gives spirit = 16L, water = 8L. Second mixture: 39L with spirit:water = 7:6 gives spirit = 21L, water = 18L. Combined: spirit = 37L, water = 26L. Ratio = 37:26. Option B (37:28) would be incorrect.