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Q67

Three containers whose volumes are in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 4 are full of mixture of spirit and water. In the 1st container the ratio of spirits and water is 4 : 1, in 2nd container the ratio is 11 : 4 and on the 3rd container ratio is 7 : 3. All the three mixtures are mixed in a big container. The ratio of spirit and water in the resultant mixture is ?

A.
4 : 9
B.
9 : 5
C.
11 : 4
Answer
D.
5 : 10

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
In 2 litres of first container,
Spirit =
water =

In 3 litres of first container,
Spirit =
water =

In 4 litres of first container,
Spirit =
water =

∴ Required ratio


= 33 : 12
= 11 : 4