Multiple choice

Two containers A and B having a mixture of milk and water in ratio 5:7 and 7:8, respectively. If they are mixed in the ratio 1:1, then find the ratio of milk and water in the resultant mixture?

  1. 53 : 67

  2. 43 : 61

  3. 23 : 28

  4. 41 : 72

  5. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Container A: milk = 5/12, water = 7/12. Container B: milk = 7/15, water = 8/15. When mixed in ratio 1:1, total milk = 5/12 + 7/15 = 25/60 + 28/60 = 53/60. Total water = 7/12 + 8/15 = 35/60 + 32/60 = 67/60. Ratio milk:water = 53:67.

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