Mixtures & Alligation · Question 11 · Medium
Mixtures & Alligation question 11
Mixture A has milk and water in the ratio 3 : 1 and mixture B has them in the ratio 1 : 1. In what ratio must A and B be mixed to get milk and water in the ratio 5 : 3?
- 2 : 1
- 1 : 1
- 1 : 2
- 3 : 2
Answer and explanation
Answer: B. 1 : 1
Explanation: Milk fractions: A = 3/4, B = 1/2, target = 5/8. A : B = (5/8 − 1/2) : (3/4 − 5/8) = 1/8 : 1/8 = 1 : 1.
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