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Alligation & Mixtures · Question 39 of 88

Question 39

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In what ratio must oil at ₹60 per litre be mixed with oil at ₹90 per litre to get a mixture worth ₹70 per litre?

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B

Correct answer: B

Explanation

  1. Cheaper : dearer =(d−m):(m−c)=(90−70):(70−60)=20:10= (d - m) : (m - c) = (90 - 70) : (70 - 60) = 20 : 10.

  2. 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.

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