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Alligation & Mixtures · Question 12 of 88

Question 12

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3 kg of dal at ₹90 per kg is mixed with 2 kg at ₹120 per kg. What is the price per kg of the mixture?

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A

Correct answer: A

Explanation

  1. Total cost: 3×90+2×120=5103 \times 90 + 2 \times 120 = 510 rupees, for 5 kg.

  2. Mean price =5105=102= \frac{510}{5} = 102 rupees per kg.

Worth noting

₹105 averages the two prices as if equal amounts were mixed.

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