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Q19. Two vessels A and B contain milk and water mixed in the ratio 4:3 and 2:3, respectively. In what ratio must these mixtures be mixed to form a new mixture containing half milk and half water?


A

(a) 7:5

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B

(b) 3:5

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C

(c) 4:7

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D

(d) 3:8

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Solution

The correct option is A

(a) 7:5


Let, x litres of vessel A and y litres of vessel B are taken.

47x+25y=12(x+y)

(1247)x=(2512)y

114x=y10

x:y=75


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