Quantitative Aptitude Ques 511

Question: Two equal glasses of same type are respectively 1/3 and 1/4 full of milk. They are then filled up with water and the contents are mixed in a pot. What is the ratio of milk and water in the pot?

Options:

A) 7 : 17

B) 1 : 3

C) 9 : 21

D) 11 : 23

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • [a] Milk in 1st glass $ =\frac{1}{3} $ Water can be filled in 1st glass $ =\frac{2}{3} $ Water in 2nd glass $ =\frac{1}{4} $ Water can be filled in 2nd glass $ =\frac{3}{4} $ Required ratio $ =\frac{\frac{1}{3}+\frac{1}{4}}{\frac{2}{3}+\frac{3}{4}}=\frac{4+3}{8+9}=\frac{7}{17}=7:17 $