Question

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A mixture of rice is sold at Rs 3/kg. This mixture is formed by mixing the rice of Rs 2.10 and Rs 2.52 per kg.
What is the ratio of both the quality of rice in mixture If the shopkeeper has gained 25% profit on it?​

Answer 1

A MIXTURE OF RICE IS SOLD AT RS 3 PER KG.THIS MIXTURE IS FORMED BY THE MIXING THE RICE O RS2.10 AND RS2.52 PER KG WHAT IS THE RATIO OF CHEAPER TOTHE COSTLIER QUALITY IN THE MIXTURE IF THE PROFIT OF 25% IS BEING EARNED?

OPTIONS ARE a)5:2, b)2:7,

c)2:5,

d)15:8

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c) 2:5 is the answer by option checking6 years agoHelpfull: Yes(7) No(7) 3/1.25=2.4

2.1 2.52

2.4

.12 .3

so 4:15 years agoHelpfull: Yes(1) No(6) through options : a) 5:25 years agoHelpfull: Yes(0) No(7) 3/1.25=2.4

2.10 2.52

2.40

0.12 0.30

0.12:0.30=2:54 years agoHelpfull: Yes(0) No(0) BY ALLIGATION

CP OF MIXTUR =(100/125)*3=2.40

2.10 2.52

2.40

.12 .30

THE RATIO IS 2:5