Jar A has milk and water in the ratio 2 : 1, jar B in the ratio 3 : 2. Equal amounts from the two jars are mixed. What is the ratio of milk to water in the mixture?

Explanation

1. 01

   Take 1 litre from each. Milk: $\frac{2}{3} + \frac{3}{5} = \frac{19}{15}$; water: $\frac{1}{3} + \frac{2}{5} = \frac{11}{15}$.

2. 02

   So milk : water $= 19 : 11$.