Multiple choice

Three glasses contain equal volumes of liquid mixtures of milk and water. The ratio of milk to water in the three glasses is 2 : 3, 4 : 1 and 3 : 2, respectively. The contents of the three glasses are mixed together in a jar. What is the ratio of milk to water in the final mixture in the jar?

  1. 3 : 4

  2. 5 : 4

  3. 3 : 2

  4. 4 : 5

  5. None of these

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Explanation

Milk fractions are 2/5, 4/5, and 3/5. Water fractions are 3/5, 1/5, and 2/5. Summing these: Milk = (2+4+3)/5 = 9/5; Water = (3+1+2)/5 = 6/5. The ratio is 9:6, which simplifies to 3:2.