Question 39
MediumOriginal questionIn what ratio must oil at ₹60 per litre be mixed with oil at ₹90 per litre to get a mixture worth ₹70 per litre?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Cheaper : dearer .
In lowest terms, 2 : 1.
Worth noting
1 : 2 puts the ratio the wrong way round: the mean is nearer the cheaper price, so more of the cheaper kind is used.
- Concept
- The alligation ratio
- Typical timeTypical
- 90 s
- Your timeYours
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