Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1708 MCQ • 2 Marks

Section 8: General Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude

Subtopic: Numerical Computation

Question Statement:

Two vessels A and B contain mixtures of milk and water in the ratios 7:2 and 5:3 respectively. In what ratio should liquids from A and B be mixed to obtain a new mixture containing milk and water in the ratio 2:1?

Options:

  • (A) 3:8
  • (B) 2:5
  • (C) 4:7
  • (D) 1:3

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Fraction of milk: $A = 7/9$, $B = 5/8$, Mean $= 2/3$. Ratio $(A : B) = (2/3 - 5/8) : (7/9 - 2/3) = (1/24) : (1/9) = 9 : 24 = 3:8$.
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