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 ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
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 $= 2: 3$