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

Options:

First

Second

Third

Fourth

Correct Answer:

Third

Explanation:

Quantity of milk in:-

First → \(\frac{5}{5 + 3}\) × 100 = 62.5%

Second → \(\frac{2}{3}\) × 100 = 66.6%

Third → \(\frac{3}{5}\) × 100 = 60%  ...... (Minimum)

Fourth → \(\frac{7}{11}\) × 100 = 63.6%