Question 4
EasyOriginal questionTwo pulses costing ₹40 and ₹65 per kg are mixed in the ratio 3 : 2. What is the price per kg of the mixture?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Take 5 kg: 3 kg cost 120 and 2 kg cost 130 rupees, 250 in all.
rupees per kg.
Worth noting
₹55 puts the weight 3 on the dearer pulse: the ratio follows the order the prices are named.
- Concept
- The weighted mean price
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
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