Question

There are two vessels. In the first vessel, the ratio of milk to water is 2:3, and in the second vessel the milk and water are in the ratio 3:5. In what ratio the contents in two vessels must be mixed such that the resulting mixture will have milk and water in the ratio 5:8?

• A. 1:3
• B. 3:10
• C. 3:5
• D. 10:3
• E. Cannot be determined

Hint:

When working with mixtures, always ensure you have enough information about the quantities in each container before calculating the final mixture.

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

Step 1: Understanding the ratios.
We are given that the milk-to-water ratios in the first and second vessels are 2:3 and 3:5, respectively. However, without knowing the amount of liquid in each vessel or the total quantities, we cannot determine the exact ratio of mixing. The quantities in each vessel are crucial for determining the final ratio of milk and water in the mixture.
Step 2: Conclusion.
Since we do not have the quantities of liquid in the vessels, the correct answer is (E) Cannot be determined.