5 kg of rice at ₹40 per kg is mixed with 3 kg of rice at ₹56 per kg. What is the price per kg of the mixture?

Explanation

1. 01

   Total cost: $5 \times 40 + 3 \times 56 = 200 + 168 = 368$ rupees, for 8 kg.

2. 02

   Mean price $= \frac{368}{8} = 46$ rupees per kg.