Question

How many kilograms of tea worth 300 rupeese per kg should be mixed with 10 kg of tea worth 240 per kg to produce a mixture to cost 260 per kg

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Answer 1

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How many kilograms of tea worth 300 rupeese per kg should be mixed with 10 kg of tea worth 240 per kg to produce a mixture to cost 260 per kg

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The amount of tea worth Rs.300 be added be = X

Quantity of tea taken that was worth Rs.240 = 10 kg

The mixture to be produced is of Rs 260 per kg

Total quantity of tea that will be produced after mix = (10 + x) kg

From the given data the equation can be written as

300x + 240 (10) = 260(10 + x)

➛ 300x + 2400 = 260x + 2600

➛ 40x = 200

➛ X = 5

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Answer 2

Answer:

Let x kg of tea worth Rs.300 be added,

Quantity of tea taken that was worth Rs.240 =10 kg

Total quantity of tea that will be produced after mix= (10+x) kg

From the above data, the required equation can be formed as,

Solving the above, we get x=5.

Ans:- 5kg of tea worth Rs.300 would serve the purpose.

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