In one glass, milk and water are mixed in the ratio of [3:5] and in another glass they are mixed in the ratio [6:1]. In what ratio should the content of the two glasses be mixed together so that the next mixture contains milk and water in the ratio of [1:1].

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[20:7]

[8:3]

[27:4]

[25:9]

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Concept- Given the two solutions and the ratio of milk to water, it is necessary to make a third solution obtained by mixing a specific amount of the two solutions shown above. Next, create an equation with these ratios. In a mixture-1 the ratio of milk and water is 3:5
Quantity of milk in the mixture -1 is

Quantity of water in the mixture -1 is

The given ratio of milk in the mixture-2 is 6:1
Let y be the quantity of mixture -2
Quantity of milk in the mixture -2 is

Quantity of water in the mixture -2 is

Milk and water are combined in a combination in a 1:1 ratio.
we get
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Hence, the correct answer is option 1) [20 : 7]

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