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Two vessels A and B contain mixture of milk and water in the ratio 4 : 1 and 9 : 11 respectively. They are mixed in the ratio of 3 : 2. Find the ratio of milk and water in the resulting mixture.

34 : 16
33 : 17
16 : 34
17 : 33

Correct Answer: 33 : 17

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