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    Question

    The ratio of milk to honey in

    mixtures P, Q, and R is as follows: In P, the ratio of milk to honey is 7:3. In Q, the ratio of milk to honey is 1:1. In R, the ratio of milk to honey is 3:2. If these mixtures (P, Q, and R) are combined in the ratio 2:2:3, determine the percentage of milk in the resulting mixture.
    A 65% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 60% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 72% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 45% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Percentage of quantity of milk in mixture ‘P’ = (7/10) × 100 = 70% Percentage of quantity of milk in mixture ‘Q’ = (1/2) × 100 = 50% Percentage of quantity of milk in mixture ‘R’ = (3/5) × 100 = 60% Required percentage = [{(70 × 2) + (50 × 2) + (60 × 3)} ÷ (2 + 2 + 3)] = 420 ÷ 7 = 60%

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