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Ratio & Proportion

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by chetanc » Fri Jul 30, 2010 1:12 am
In what ratio should solution 1 & 2 be mixed to get a solution which contains water and milk in the ratio 3:7?

(1) Solution 1 contains water and milk in the ratio 1:9 and Solution 2 contains water and milk in the ratio 2:3
(2) The amount of milk in 100 gallons of solution 1 is 80 gallons more than that of water in the same solution. Further 50 gallons of solution 2 contains 10 gallons more milk than water

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by selango » Fri Jul 30, 2010 1:30 am
W:M=3:7

W1+w2=3

M1+M2=7

stmt1,

W1:M1=1:9

W2:M2=2:3

we know both ratios.Its possible to find the ratio of final soln

Suff

stmt2,

Soln1,

M1=80+W1

Soln2

M2=10+w2


we know both ratios.Its possible to find the ratio of final soln

sUFF

Pick D
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