In two container A and B, milk and water are in the ratio 5 : 3 and 3 : 5 respectively. Equal quantity of both mixtures is mixed together. Find the ratio of milk and water in new mixture.

1 : 1

       Milk  :   Water

A     5      :     3

B     3      :     5

When equal quantity of both mixtures is mixed together

       Milk  :   Water           Total

A     5      :     3     =         8  

B     3      :     5     =         8

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     8       :      8

The ratio of milk and water in new mixture is

     1       :      1