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  1. In one glass, milk and water are mixed in the ratio 3 : 5 and in another glass they are mixed in the ratio 6 : 1. In what ratio should the contents of the two glasses be mixed together so that the new mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 1 : 1 ?
    1. 20 : 7
    2. 8 : 3
    3. 27 : 4
    4. 25 : 9
Correct Option: A

In glass I

Milk =
3
, water =
5
88

In glass II,
Milk =
6
, water =
1
77

By Alligation rule,

∴  Required ratio =
5
:
1
14 8

= 20 : 7



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