Q194
Two vessels A and B contain milk and water mixed in the ratio 4 : 3 and 2 : 3 respectively. The ratio in which these mixtures containing half milk and half water is = ?
A.
7 : 5
AnswerB.
6 : 5
C.
5 : 6
D.
4 : 3
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Ratios are 4:3 (4+3=7) and 2:3 (2+3=5). So LCM of 7, 5 is 35.Now, for a 35-liter mixture.
Let M=milk, W=water
Vessel A,
M : W = 4 : 3 (4+3=7) means in 35-liter mixture. Milk is 4 × = 20 liter and water is 3 × = 15 liter.
Vessel B,
M : W = 2 : 3 (2+3=5) means in 35-liter mixture. Milk is 2 × = 14 liter and water is = 21 liter.
For Vessel C,
M : W = 1 : 1 (required)
Let the ratio of Vessel A = x and Vessel B = y.
In-Vessel C, both milk and water will be in equal quantity. So,
Net quantity of milk= Net quantity of water
⇒ 20x + 14y = 15x + 21y
⇒ 5x = 7y
⇒ =
So, x : y = 7 : 5
Vessel A : Vessel B = 7 : 5