Question

A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio (by volume) 5:3 and another mixture, of the same volume as that of the former, contains water and milk in the ratio (by volume) 1:3. In what ratio, two mixtures be mixed in order to obtain a new mixture consisting of milk and water in the ratio (by volume) 7 : 3?

• A. 2 : 3
• B. 3 : 4
• C. 5 : 6
• D. 3 : 2

Answer 1

Answer: (A)