Question

In what ratio must a quality of sugar at
* 15.50/kg be mixed with another quality of
sugar at 21.80/kg so that selling the mixture
at 20.02/kg results in 10% profit?
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Answer 1

Answer:

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Gain = 10%

Selling price = Rs. 68.20 per kg

cost price =  

110

68.20×100

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=Rs62 per kg

The ratio in which th two varieties of sugar need to be mixed to get a cost price of Rs 62 per kg

By rule of allegation.

∴ Required ratio is 3:2

$\sqrt{x} \sqrt[n]{x} 22$