In what ratio must a shopkeeper mix peas and soyabean of ₹16 and ₹25 per kg respectively, so as to obtain a mixture of ₹19 per kg?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
Price of ,
Peas = 16 rs
Soyabean = 25 rs
and mixture of both = 19 rs
Using alligation,
Peas Soyabean
16 25
19
6 : 3
2 : 1
So, a shopkeeper mix peas and soyabean in 2 : 1