Question

A salesman mixes two varieaties of tea,whose coats are rs.60 and rs.45 per kg respectively. In what proportion the tqo varieties are to be mixed so as to make a profit of 25% .If the sale price be Rs.62.50 per kg?

Answer 1

C.p.of mixture. = 62.50 ×100/125 = rs.50

let quantity of rs 60 = x

quantity of rs 45 = y

50 (x+y) = 60x + 45y

50x + 50y = 60x + 45y

10 x = 5y

x/y = 5/10 =1/2

x:y = 1:2


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