Three containers have their volumes in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5. They are full of mixtures of milk and water. The mixtures contain milk and water in the ratio of (4 : 1), (3 : 1) and (5 : 2) respectively. The mixture of all these three containers are poured into a fourth container. The ratio of milk and water in the fourth container is = ?
A. 4 : 1
B. 151 : 48
C. 157 : 53
D. 5 : 2
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
| Milk | : | Water | |
| 4×28×3 | : | 1×28×3 | = 5×28×3 |
| 3×35×4 | : | 1×35×4 | = 4×35×4 |
| 5×20×5 | : | 2×20×5 | = 7×20×5 |
| 1256 | : | 424 | |
| 157 | : | 53 |
This Question Belongs to Arithmetic Ability >> Ratio
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