Quantitative Aptitude Ques 982

Question: Vessels A and B contain mixtures of milk and water in the ratios 4: 5 and 5: 1, respectively. In what ratio should quantities of mixture be taken from A and B to form a mixture in which milk to water is in the ratio 5: 4?

Options:

A) 2 : 5

B) 4 : 3

C) 5 : 2

D) 2 : 3

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • In A, fraction of milk $ =\frac{4}{9} $ In 8, fraction of milk $ =\frac{5}{6} $ In mixture of A and B $ =\frac{5}{9} $ By Alligation rule,

$ \therefore $ Required ratio $ =\frac{\frac{5}{18}}{\frac{1}{9}}=\frac{5}{18}\times 9=5:2 $