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Alligation & Mixtures · Question 2 of 88

Question 2

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4 kg of tea at ₹200 per kg is mixed with 6 kg at ₹250 per kg. What is the price per kg of the mixture?

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D

Correct answer: D

Explanation

  1. Total cost: 4×200+6×250=2,3004 \times 200 + 6 \times 250 = 2,300 rupees, for 10 kg.

  2. Mean price =2,30010=230= \frac{2,300}{10} = 230 rupees per kg.

Worth noting

₹225 averages the two prices as if equal amounts were mixed.

Concept
The weighted mean price
Typical time
60 s
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The rule this testsThe mean price of a mixture
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