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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Mixture and Alligation

Question:

In what ratio, should rice at ₹60 per kg be mixed with rice at ₹42 per kg such that by selling the mixture at ₹56 per kg there is a gain of 12%?

Options:

4 : 5

6 : 7

2 : 3

2 : 5

Correct Answer:

4 : 5

Explanation:

⇒ CP of mixture x \(\frac{112}{100}\) = 56,

⇒ CP of mixture = Rs. 50.

⇒ Ratio = 8 : 10 = 4 : 5.