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Alligation & Mixtures · Question 4 of 88

Question 4

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Two 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

  1. Take 5 kg: 3 kg cost 120 and 2 kg cost 130 rupees, 250 in all.

  2. 2505=50\frac{250}{5} = 50 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 time
60 s
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The rule this testsThe mean price of a mixture
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