Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Mixture and Alligation

Question:

In bottles A and B, the ratio of acid and water are 7 : 5 and 1 : 7 respectively. The contents of A and B are mixed in the ratio of 1 : 2 to get a solution in which acid and water are in the ratio of a : b. Find the value of \(\frac{b - a}{a}\) ?

Options:

\(\frac{18}{5}\)

\(\frac{5}{8}\)

\(\frac{8}{5}\)

\(\frac{8}{13}\)

Correct Answer:

\(\frac{8}{5}\)

Explanation: