Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Mixture and Alligation

Question:

In what ratio sugar at Rs 30/kg should be mixed with sugar at Rs 45/kg so that on selling mixture at Rs 42/kg there is a profit of 20%?

Options:

2 : 1

2 : 3

5 : 2

3 : 7

Correct Answer:

2 : 1

Explanation:

20% = \(\frac{1}{5}\)

S.P. = 6R → 42 Rs.

C.P. = 5R → \(\frac{42}{6}\) × 5 = Rs. 35

Using alligation method: