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 $
BETA
