The proportion of milk and water in 3 samples is 2:1, 3:2 and 5:3. A mixture comprising of equal quantities of all 3 samples is made. The proportion of milk and water in the mixture is :

3:5

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4:3

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5:3

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3:5

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None of the above

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The correct option is C
5:3

The ratio of milk and water is $\frac{2 + 3 + 5}{1 + 2 + 3}$ = $\frac{10}{6} = \frac{5}{3}$

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The proportion of milk and water in 3 samples is 2:1, 3:2 and 5:3. A mixture comprising of equal quantities of all 3 samples is made. The proportion of milk and water in the mixture is :

The correct option is C 5:3 The ratio of milk and water is 2+3+51+2+3=106=53

The correct option is C
5:3

The ratio of milk and water is $\frac{2 + 3 + 5}{1 + 2 + 3}$ = $\frac{10}{6} = \frac{5}{3}$