The ratios of spirit and water in vessels A and B are 4 : 5 and 7: 11, respectively. The contents of A and B are mixed in the ratio 2 : 5. What is the ratio of spirit and water in the resulting solution?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 17 : 25
According to question,
First make the total value of both solutions equal hence multiply the first sol by 2
Vessel A = 8 : 10, Vessel B = 7 : 11
The contents of A and B are mixed in the ratio 2 : 5
Now multiply the Vessel A by 2 and Vessel B by 5 we get,
Vessel A = 16 : 20, Vessel B = 35 : 55
Ratio of spirit and water in resulting sol ,
(16 + 35) : (20 + 55) = 51 : 75 = 17 : 25