Question: In two types of stainless steel, the ratio of chromium and steel are 2: 11 and 5: 21, respectively. In what proportion should the two types be mixed so that the ratio of chromium to steel in the mixed type becomes 7: 32?
Options:
A) 2 : 3
B) 3 : 4
C) 1 : 2
D) 1 : 3
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- Given, stainless steel I II III
$ \therefore $ Required ratio $ =\frac{1}{78}:\frac{1}{39}=1:2 $