Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Mixture and Alligation

Question:

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?

Options:

2 : 1

7 : 5

11 : 7

13 : 8

Correct Answer:

2 : 1

Explanation:

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