Two vessels contain milk and water in the ratio of 7 : 8 and 13 : 5. If both vessels are mixed in the ratio of 2 : 1. Find the ratio of milk and water in new mixture.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
M : W
I → 7 : 8 → 15 )× 6 × 2
II → 13 : 5 → 18 )× 5 × 1
We multiplied both ratios with 6 and 5 for making quantity equal and with 2 and 1 for asked quantity.
So, M : W
84 : 96
65 : 25
149 : 121