Question 28
MediumOriginal questionHow many kg of tea at ₹180 per kg must be mixed with 15 kg of tea at ₹240 per kg to make a blend worth ₹200 per kg?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Cheaper : dearer .
So the cheaper tea is twice the dearer: kg.
Worth noting
7.5 kg uses the ratio upside down.
- Concept
- A quantity from the alligation ratio
- Typical timeTypical
- 90 s
- Your timeYours
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