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Alligation & Mixtures · Question 26 of 88

Question 26

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In what ratio must rice at ₹30 per kg be mixed with rice at ₹45 per kg to get a mixture worth ₹36 per kg?

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D

Correct answer: D

Explanation

  1. Cheaper : dearer =(d−m):(m−c)=(45−36):(36−30)=9:6= (d - m) : (m - c) = (45 - 36) : (36 - 30) = 9 : 6.

  2. In lowest terms, 3 : 2.

Worth noting

2 : 3 puts the ratio the wrong way round: the mean is nearer the cheaper price, so more of the cheaper kind is used.

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