Milk and water are mixed in vessel A in the ratio of 5:2 and in vessel B in the ratio of 8:5. In what ratio should quantities be taken from the two vessels so as to form a mixture in which milk and water will be in the ratio of 9:4 ?

Milk and water are mixed in vessel A in the ratio of 5:2 and in vessel

1.	Milk and water are mixed in vessel A in the ratio of 5:2 and in vessel B in the ratio of 8:5. In what ratio should quantities be taken from the two vessels so as to form a mixture in which milk and water will be in the ratio of 9:4 ?
A.	7:2
B.	5:2
C.	2:7
D.	2:5
Answer» B. 5:2

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