Question 3
EasyOriginal question10 litre of mustard oil at ₹120 per litre is mixed with 15 litre at ₹100 per litre. What is the price per litre of the mixture?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Total cost: rupees, for 25 litre.
Mean price rupees per litre.
Worth noting
₹110 averages the two prices as if equal amounts were mixed.
- Concept
- The weighted mean price
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
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