Question

4 In what ratio must a grocer mix two varieties of tea worth 180 per kg and 200 per kg
respectively so that selling the mixture at 216.20, he may gain 15%?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Correct option is A)

S.P of 1 Kg mixture=Rs.68.20

Profit=10%

Then C.P=

110

100

×68.20=Rs.62

By the rule of allegation

C.P of 1 kg tea of Ist kind C.P of 1 kg tea of IInd kind

60 65

Mean Price

62

65-62=3 62-60=2

Required Ratio=3:2