Two containers with equal capacity have milk and water in the ratio of 3 : 4 and 3 : 1 respectively. If both the containers are emptied into a bigger container having the capacity to contain the whole mixture, then what is the ratio of milk to water in the bigger container?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 33 : 23.
Calculations:
Ratio of milk and water in 1st container = 3 : 4 ---- (1)
Ratio of milk and water in 2nd container = 3 : 1 ---- (2)
Both container have equal capacity
Multiplying equation (1) by 4 and (2) with 7, we get
Container 1 (Milk : Water) = 12 : 16
Conatiner 2 (Milk : water) = 21 : 7
Now, according to the question;
⇒ Required ratio (Milk : water) = (12 : 21) : (16 : 7)
⇒ 33 : 23