The acid and water in two vessels A and B are in the ratio 4 : 3 and 2 : 3. In what ratio should the liquid in both the vessels be mixed to obtain a new mixture in vessel C containing half acid and half water ?

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

According to the question,
$$\begin{array}{rl}& \text{Acid}\text{Water}\\ & \text{Vessel A}\text{4}:\text{3}\\ & \text{Vessel B}2\text{:}\text{3}\end{array}$$
Now using alligation,