The cost of type 1 rice is Rs. 20 per kg and type 2 rice is Rs. 30 per kg. If both Type 1 and Type 2 are mixed in the ratio 2 : 3, then the price per kg of the mixed variety is
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Rs.26 **
Type 1 price = Rs. 20/kg
Type 2 price = Rs. 30/kg
Mixing ratio = 2 : 3
Price of mixture = $\frac{2 \times 20 + 3 \times 30}{2 + 3}$
$=\frac{40 + 90}{5}=\frac{130}{5}=26$
Price per kg of mixed rice = Rs. 26