In what ratio must Rs. 50 per kg salt be mixed with Rs. 80 per kg salt to obtain a mixture worth of Rs. 60 per kg.
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C.P of 1 Kg first
Quantity (50 Rs) quantity
cp of salt of 2nd
quantity(80 Rs)
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apply the formula==>
lowest price/ biggest price
(Required ratio)
=cp of biggest - mean price/mean price- cp of lowest
\ /
Mean Price
(Rs. 60 )
/ \
(80 – 60) : (60- 50)
20 ratio 10
So the required ratio
20:10
=> 2:1
Hope it's helpful
==========================
C.P of 1 Kg first
Quantity (50 Rs) quantity
cp of salt of 2nd
quantity(80 Rs)
========================
apply the formula==>
lowest price/ biggest price
(Required ratio)
=cp of biggest - mean price/mean price- cp of lowest
\ /
Mean Price
(Rs. 60 )
/ \
(80 – 60) : (60- 50)
20 ratio 10
So the required ratio
20:10
=> 2:1
Hope it's helpful
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