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Two casks contain mixtures of petrol (P) and kerosene (K). in the first cask P:K=7:3 and in the second cask P:K= 3:1. in what ratio should the mixtures from the two casks be taken to give a mixture in which P:K is 11:4?


Options:
A .   2:3         
B .   2:2
C .   1:2
D .   1:3
E .   B at 1pm
Answer: Option B
:
B

Using alligation, we can directly solve this question


Take either petrol or kerosene.


Petrol in cask 1 =710
Petrol in cask 2 =34
Petrol in mixture =1115
Two Casks Contain Mixtures Of Petrol (P) And Kerosene (K). I...
Ratio to take the mixture =160:130=1:2


 


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