Question

5. Four retailers buy two kinds of rice at Rs.36/- and Rs. 24
per kg. respectively. In what proration should these
be mixed so that by selling the mixture at Rs.22.50 per
kg, a profit of 25 % may be earned ?​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

sp = 22.50

cp = 22.50* 100/125 = 18

by rule of alligation

36. 24

18

6. 18

ratio = 6:18

= 1:3