Question 12
MediumOriginal question3 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
Total cost: rupees, for 5 kg.
Mean price rupees per kg.
Worth noting
₹105 averages the two prices as if equal amounts were mixed.
- Concept
- The weighted mean price
- Typical timeTypical
- 90 s
- Your timeYours
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