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Milk and water in two vessels A and B are in the ratio 4 : 3 and 2 : 3 respectively.In what ratio the liquids in both the vessels should be mixed to obtsin anew mixture in vessel C, maintaining half milk and half water?


A) 1 : 1

B) 7 : 5

C) 2 : 4

D) 1 : 3

Answer:

Option B

Explanation:

Let the quantities of liquids in vessels A and B mixed be, x litres and y litres respectively.

$\frac{4}{7}x+\frac{2}{5}y=\frac{3}{7}x+\frac{3}{5}y$

$\Rightarrow \frac{x}{y}=\frac{7}{5}=7:5$