In what ratio water must be added to dilute honey costing Rs.240 per litre so that resulting syrup would be Rs.180 per litre
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → $1:3$ **
Cost of honey per litre = Rs.240
Cost of water = Rs.0
Required cost of mixture = Rs.180
Use alligation:
Honey : Water = (240 − 180) : (180 − 0) = 60 : 180 = 1 : 3