Question

In what ratio must water be mixed with Milk costing Rs.32 per litre to obtain a mixture worth of Rs. 24 per litre?

A 4:3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 1:3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 2:3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 3:4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

By Alligation rule: [if gte msEquation 12]> Quantity of water Quantity of milk = 32-24 24-0 [if !msEquation]-->[endif]--> Water Milk 0 32 24 32-24 : 24- 0 8 : 24 1 : 3 ∴ R equired ratio = 1:3

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