Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Mixture and Alligation

Question:

In what ratio must a shopkeeper mix two types of rice worth ₹60 per kg and ₹80 per kg, so that the average cost of the mixture is ₹75 per kg?

Options:

1 : 3

1 : 2

2 : 3

3 : 2

Correct Answer:

1 : 3

Explanation:

Ratio in which the rice should be mix so that avg cost of mixture is Rs. 75 is 5 : 15 = 1 : 3.