Quantitative Aptitude Ques 335
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 become 7: 32?
Options:
A) 1 : 2
B) 1 : 3
C) 2 : 3
D) 3 : 4
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
- Ratio of chromium in type I steel $ =\frac{2}{13} $
Ratio of chromium in type II steel $ =\frac{5}{26} $
Ratio of chromium in mixed steel $ =\frac{7}{39} $
The required ratio
So, the required ratio $ =,\frac{\frac{1}{78}}{\frac{1}{39}}=1:2 $