Subject

    Quantitative Aptitude

    Topic

    Miscellaneous

    A mixture A (20 liters) and B (40 liters) with water: milk ratio 1 : 1 and 2 : 3 respectively. If A and B are mixed, find the new water to milk ratio.

    ক)
    17 : 13
    খ)
    13 : 17
    গ)
    13 : 15
    ঘ)
    15 : 13
    ঙ)
    none of these

    Explanation

    Amount of Water in A = (1/2) × 20 =10 litre Amount of Milk in A = (1/2) × 20 =10  litre Amount of Water in B = (2/5) × 40 =16 litre Amount of Milk in B = (3/5) × 40 = 24 litre In (A + B), Water = 10 + 16= 26 litre Milk = 10 + 24 = 34 litre Ratio of water to milk = 26 : 34 ⇒ Ratio of water to milk =13 : 17

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