Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Mixture and Alligation

Question:

The ratio of milk and water in mixtures of four container are 5:3, 2:1, 3:2 and 7: 4 respectively. In which container is the quantity of milk, relative to water is minimum.

Options:

First

Second

Third

Fourth

Correct Answer:

Third

Explanation:

i) M : W = 5 : 3 ⇒ Milk = \(\frac{5}{8}\) = 62.5%

ii) M : W = 2 : 1 ⇒ Milk = \(\frac{2}{3}\) = 66.66%

iii) M : W = 3 : 2 ⇒ Milk = \(\frac{3}{5}\) = 60%

iv) M : W = 7 : 4 ⇒ Milk = \(\frac{7}{11}\) = 63.63%

Therefore, container 3 has the minimum quantity of milk relative to water.