Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Applied Mathematics - Section B2

Chapter

Numbers, Quantification and Numerical Applications

Question:

In what ratio must rice at ₹45 per kg is mixed with rice ₹60 per kg so that the mixture by worth ₹54 per kg ?

Options:

2 : 3

1 : 3

3 : 2

1 : 4

Correct Answer:

2 : 3

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (1) : 2 : 3

c= ₹45 per kg

d= ₹60 per kg

m= ₹54 per kg

$\frac{\text{quantity of cheaper rice}}{\text{quantity of dearer rice}}$

$=\frac{60-54}{54-45}=\frac{6}{9}=\frac{2}{3}$

Hence, the required ratio $= 2: 3$