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The ratio of milk and water mixture of four containers are 5 : 3, 2 : 1, 3 : 2 and 7 : 4, respectively. In which container, is the quantity of milk relative to water minimum?

A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Fourth

Correct Answer:



C) Third

Description for Correct answer:
Milk in first container = g= 0.625

Milk in second container = = 0.65

Milk in third container = = 0.6

Milk in fourth container = = 0.636

So, it is clear that quantity of milk relative

to water is minimum in third container.

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