Alchohol and water in two vessels A and B are in the ratio of 5 : 3 and 5 : 4 respectively. In what ratio the liquid of both the vessels be mixed to get a new mixture in the ratio of 7 : 5?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
Vessel Alchohal : Water (Total)
I 5 : 3 → 8 (× 9)
II 5 : 4 → 9 (× 8)
Required 7 : 5 → 12 (× 6)
Make quantities equal and apply alligation on Alchohal only