Two vessels contain milk and water in the ratios 5 : 2 and 3 : 5. Equal quantities are taken from each vessel and mixed together. In the new mixture the ratio of milk to water is:

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61 : 51. Take 56 litres from each vessel (56 is divisible by both 7 and 8). First: milk 40, water 16. Second: milk 21, water 35. Mixture: milk 61, water 51, i.e. 61 : 51.

Two vessels contain milk and water in the ratios 5 : 2 and 3 : 5. Equal quantities are taken from each vessel and mixed together. In the new mixture the ratio of milk to water is:

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