Mixture of milk and water in three bottles of equal capacity is in the ratio 3…
2023
Mixture of milk and water in three bottles of equal capacity is in the ratio 3 : 4, 1 : 2 and 9 : 5 respectively. These three bottles are emptied into a large bottle. What will be the ratio of milk and water respectively in the large bottle?
- A.
59 : 67
- B.
49 : 37
- C.
59 : 57
- D.
69 : 57
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Correct answer: A
The milk fractions are 3/7, 1/3, and 9/14. For equal-capacity bottles, total milk = 18/42 + 14/42 + 27/42 = 59/42 and total water = 24/42 + 28/42 + 15/42 = 67/42. Ratio = 59:67.