Container X has milk and water in the ratio 4 : 1 and container Y has them in the ratio 2 : 3. In what ratio must the contents of X and Y be mixed to get milk and water in equal amounts?
Correct answer C. 1:3
Explanation
Milk fractions are 4/5 and 2/5, target 1/2. X : Y = (1/2 - 2/5) : (4/5 - 1/2) = 1/10 : 3/10 = 1 : 3.
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