Question
Cost of two types of pulses is Rs.25 and Rs, 30 per kg,
respectively. If both the pulses are mixed together in the ratio 2:3, then what should be the price of mixed variety of pulses per kg?ÂSolution
(30 – x)/(x – 25) = 2/3 90 – 3x = 2x – 50x 5x = 140 x = 28 Therefore, price of mixed variety of pulses = Rs 28 per kgÂ
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