Three varieties A, B and C of rice are mixed together in the ratio 1 : 1 : 3 respectively. The price of rice A is Rs 127 per kg and that of rice B is Rs 135 per kg. If the price of the mixture is Rs. 152 per kg, then the price per kg of rice of type C is: |
Rs. 148 Rs. 156 Rs. 174 Rs. 166 |
Rs. 166 |
The correct answer is Option (4) → Rs. 166 Given mixture ratio: A : B : C = 1 : 1 : 3 Prices: $P_A = 127$, $P_B = 135$, $P_{mixture} = 152$, $P_C = ?$ Weighted average formula: $\frac{1*127 + 1*135 + 3*P_C}{1 + 1 + 3} = 152$ Simplify numerator and denominator: $\frac{127 + 135 + 3P_C}{5} = 152$ $262 + 3P_C = 760$ $3P_C = 760 - 262 = 498$ $P_C = \frac{498}{3} = 166$ Price per kg of rice C = Rs. 166 |