The milk and water in two vessels A and B are in the ratio 4:3 and 2:3 respectively. In what ratio the liquids in both the vessels be mixed to obtain a new mixture in vessel c consisting half milk and half water?

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8 : 3

7 : 5

Correct

4 : 3

2 : 3

1 : 3

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What this question tests

Your ability to reason about weighted averages and the composition of mixtures.

Averaging the percentages of two solutions without weighting by their volumes.