Question

in what ratio should sugar at 15 per kg the mixed with sugar at 18 per kg so that the price of each kg of mixed sugar be 17.10

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :- Ratio = 2 : 3 , C1 = 15 kg , C2 = 20 kg and Mean cost Price = Z

Using the alligation rule ,

C2 – Z

=  

2

Z – C1 3

20 – Z

=  

2

Z – 15 3

∴ Z = Rs. 18 per kg.