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QThe milk and water in two vessels A and B are in the ratio 4:3 and 2:3 respectively. In what ratio, the liquids in both the vessels are mixed to obtain a new mixture in vessels C containing half milk and half water?

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  • A 7:6 ✔ ✖
  • B 7:5 ✔ ✖
  • C 5:7 ✔ ✖
  • D 6:7 ✔ ✖
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Let the C.P of milk be Rs. 1 per litre.

Milk in 1-litre mixture of A=4/7 litre; Milk in 1-litre mixture of B=2/5 litre.

Milk in 1-litre mixture of C =1/2 litre.

Then,C.P of 1-litre mixture in A= Rs 4/7, C.P of 1-litre mixture in B=2/5.

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