In two containers A and B, milk and water are in the ratios 5 : 3 and 3 : 5 respectively. Equal quantities of the two mixtures are mixed together. Find the ratio of milk to water in the new mixture.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → 1 : 1
Both ratios have the total 8, so take 8 litres from each container and count the milk and water.
From A: milk 5, water 3
From B: milk 3, water 5
Total: milk \(=5+3=8\), water \(=3+5=8\)
The new mixture has milk and water in the ratio 1 : 1.