Two bottles contains mixture of milk and water. First bottle contains 64% milk and second bottle contains 26% water. In what ratio these two mixtures are mixed so that new mixture contains 68% milk?

Correct Answer: 3 : 2

% of milk in first bottle = 64%

% of milk in second bottle = 100 - 26 = 74% Now, ATQ

 

64%            74%         

         68%

 

6                    4

 

Hence, by using allegation method,

 

Required ratio = 3 : 2