Question

In what ratio must a grocer mix two vareities of tea costing 15rs/kg and 20rs/kg so as to get a mixture worth of 16.50rs/kg?

Answer 1

two varieties of pulses costing Rs. 15 and Rs. 20 per kg respectively so as to get a mixture worth Rs. 16.50 kg?

A. 3 : 7

B. 5 : 7

C. 7 : 3

D. 7 : 5

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)



Answer 2

hii mate here is the answer to your question-
please find herewith the answer to your question
Let the amount of ₹50 tea be ‘x’

so the equation becomes

50x + 60*35 = 57*(x + 35)

solve this for ‘x’

7x = 3*35

or

x= 15kg

so you will need to mix 15kg of the ₹50 tea
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