Milk and water are mixed in a vessel A as 4:1 and in vessel B as 3:2. For vessel C, if one takes equal quantities from A and B, find the ratio of milk to water in C.

• A. 1:9
• B. 3:7
• C. 7:3
• D. 9:1

Answer: (C)

Ratio of Milk and water in a vessel A is 4 : 1   Ratio of Milk and water in a vessel B is 3 : 2   Ratio of only milk in vessel A = 4 : 5   Ratio of only milk in vessel B = 3 : 5   Let 'x' be the quantity of milk in vessel C   Now as equal quantities are taken out from both vessels A & B   => 4/5     :     3/5               x   3/5-x          x - 4/5   => 3 5 - x x - 4 5  = 1 1  (equal quantities)   => x = 7/10   Therefore, quantity of milk in vessel C  = 7   => Water quantity = 10 - 7 = 3   Hence the ratio of milk & water in vessel 3 is 7 : 3