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Two vessels A and B contain milk and water mixed in the ratio 4: 3 and 2: 3. The ratio in which these mixtures be mixed to form a new mixture containing half milk and half water, is                [SSC (CGL) 2012]

A) 7 : 5     

B) 6 : 5  

C) 5 : 6                             

D) 4 : 3

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

By allegation rule,

\[\therefore \]Required ratio \[=\frac{1}{10}:\frac{1}{14}=7:5\]