SSC Sample Paper SSC CHSL (10+2) Sample Test Paper-3

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    Two equal vessels are filled with the mixtures of water and milk in the ratio of \[3:4\] and \[5:3\] respectively. If the mixtures are poured Into a third vessel, the ratio of water and milk in the third vessel will be

    A) \[15:12\]                       

    B) \[53:59\]

    C) \[20:9\] 

    D)        \[59:53\]  

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Let the capacity of each vessel =1 litre \[\therefore \]First Vessel Water \[=\frac{3}{7}\] litre Milk \[=\frac{4}{7}\]litre Second Vessel Water\[=\frac{5}{8}\]litre Milk \[=\frac{3}{8}\]litre In 2 litres of mixture, Water : milk             \[=\frac{3}{7}+\frac{5}{8}:\frac{4}{7}+\frac{3}{8}\]             \[=\frac{24+35}{56}:\frac{32+21}{56}\]             \[=59:53\]


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