Two equals glasses are respectively 1/3 and 1/4 full of milk. They are then fill

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Two equals glasses are respectively 1/3 and 1/4 full of milk. They are then filled up with water and the contents mixed in a tumbler, The ratio of milk and water in the tumbler is?
Options
A. 7 : 5
B. 7 : 17
C. 3 : 7
D. 11 : 23

Correct Answer

7 : 17

Explanation

First glass contains milk = 1/3 and water = 2/3
Second glass contains milk = 1/4 and water = 3/4
? Now tumbler contains water = (3/2 + 3/4) = 17/12
? Ratio of milk and water =7/12 : 17/12 =7 : 17

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Options
A. Rs. 140
B. Rs. 160
C. Rs. 240
D. Rs. 320

2.
In a mixture of 60 litres, the ratio of milk and water is 2 : 1. What amount of water must be added to make the ratio 1 : 2?
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A. 15
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4.
6 man, 8 woman, 6 children complete a job for a sum of Rs. 950. if their individuals wages are in ratio 4 : 3 : 2, the total money earned by the children is?
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5.
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A. 22
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6.
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Options
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7.
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8.
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9.
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10.
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C. 40
D. 80

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