Arithmetic Ability
Ratio and Proportion

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Q.

Two solutions have milk & water in the ratio 7:5 and 6:11. Find the proportion in which these two solutions should Be mixed so that the resulting solution has 1 part milk and 2 parts water ?

View Answer

Correct choice: B

Explanation:

To get the solution that contains 1 part of milk and two parts of water, they must be mixed in the ratio as 7x+6x/5y+11y = 1/2 26x = 16y x/y = 16/26 x/y = 8/13
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