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Download Solution PDFThere are two vessels (A and B) contain mixtures of alcohol and water in the ratio are 5 : 2 and 3 : 7 respectively. They are mixed to get a new mixture in which the quantity of alcohol and water are equal, then find the ratio of the quantity of vessels A and B are mixed.
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Download Solution PDFGIVEN :
Ratio of quantity of alcohol and water in vessel A = 5 : 2
Ratio of quantity of alcohol and water in new mixture = 1 : 1
CONCEPT :
In this type of question, we use the mixture and allegation method.
CALCULATION :
Quantity of in vessel A = 5/7
Quantity of vessel B = 3/10
Quantity of alcohol in the mixture = 1/2
Ratio of alcohol and water in which they are mixed
⇒ (5/7 – 1/2) : (1/2 – 3/10) = 3/14 : 1/5
∴ Required ratio in which quantity of vessel A and B are mixed =14 : 15
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