Two glasses of equal volume are respectively half and three-fourths filled

• Ratio Proportion

Two glasses of equal volume are respectively half and three-fourths filled with milk. They are then filled to the brim by adding water. Their contents are then poured into another vessel. What will be the ratio of milk to water in this vessel?

1. 5:3
2. 1:3
3. 3:2
4. 2:3

Answer

Total milk filled in glasses = 1/2 + 3/4 = 5/4

Water added up to the brim = (1-1/2) + (1/3/4) 

Total water in glasses = 1/2 + 1/4 = 3/4

When contents are poured into another vessel,

Ratio of milk to water = 5/4 : 3/4 = 5:3

The correct option is A.