Question

    A 348 ml mixture of honey and water has a ratio of

    17:12. It is combined with a 152 ml mixture where the ratio of honey to water is 12:7. What is the ratio of honey to water in the final mixture?
    A 2:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 7:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3:2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5:4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Quantity of honey in 348 ml of mixture = (17/29) × 348 = 204 ml

    Quantity of water in 348 ml of mixture = 348 – 204 = 144 ml

    Quantity of honey in 152 ml of mixture = (12/19) × 152 = 96 ml

    Quantity of water in 152 ml of mixture = 152 – 96 = 56 ml

    Desired ratio = (204 + 96):(144 + 56) = 300:200 = 3:2

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