Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Mixture and Alligation

Question:

Two vessels contain milk and water in the ratio of 9 : 7 and 5 : 11.  If the both vessels are mixed in ratio of 1 : 1.  Find the ratio of milk and water in new mixture.

Options:

1 : 3

8 : 9

7 : 9

9 : 7

Correct Answer:

7 : 9

Explanation:

          M    :    W

I   →   9    :     7   =   16

II  →   5    :     11  =   16

          14   :    18           (already in the ratio 1 : 1, so add I & II)

  =      7   :    9