Question

N 24. In what ratio should water be added to a liquid costing Rs. 15 a
litre so as to make a profit of 20% by selling the diluted liquid
at Rs. 15 per litre?
(a) 5:2
(b) 2:5
(c) 2:3 (d) 1:5​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

first find the cost price of the mixture by using,

c.p=100/100+gain%*s.p

=100/100+25*13.75

=11

now,among water and soda,water is the cheaper quantity and the price is not given assume it as 0 rs,then simply

0 12

11

1 11

so required ratio is 1:11

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