Question

A and are two alloys of gold and copper prepared by mixing metals in the ratio $7:2$ and $7:11$ respectively. If equal quantities of the alloys are melted to form a third alloy C, the ratio of gold and copper in C will be

• A. $5:7$
• B. $5:9$
• C. $7:5$
• D. $9:5$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$7:5$

Answer 2

The correct option is (C): $7:5$