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    Question

    A mixture consists of honey and milk in a 1:4 ratio. The

    cost ratio of honey to the entire mixture is given as 15:7. What is the ratio of the cost of honey to the cost of milk?
    A 5:7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 8:9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1:2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 3:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the cost of sugar, cost of mixture and cost of milk be 15a, 7a and b respectively. CP of Honey CP of Milk 15a y 7a (7a - b) 8a (7a - b)/ 8a = 1/4 28a – 4b = 8a 20a = 4b a/ b = 1/5 Ratio of cost of honey to that of milk = 15a:b = 15(1): 5 = 3:1

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