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Q: An alloy contains gold and silver in the ratio 5 : 8 and another alloy contains gold and silver in the ratio 5 : 3. If equal amount of both the alloys are melted together, then the ratio of gold and silver in the resulting alloy is ?

  • 1
    113/108
  • 2
    105/103
  • 3
    108/115
  • 4
    103/113
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Answer : 2. "105/103"
Explanation :

Answer: B) 105/103 Explanation: As given equal amounts of alloys are melted, let it be 1 kg. Required ratio of gold and silver = 513 + 58813 + 38 = 105103.   Hence, ratio of gold and silver in the resulting alloy = 105/103.

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