Two varieties of rice, type 'Basmati rice' priced at Rs.
41 per kg and type' Brown rice' at Rs. 76 per kg, are available. To achieve a final mixture cost of Rs. 55 per kg, how many kilograms of type 'Brown rice ' must be combined with 36 kg of type 'Basmati' rice?
A30 kgCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
B20 kgCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
C24 kgCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
D45 kgCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
Enone of theseCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
Solution
ATQ, By using alligation method Quantity of Brown rice to be mixed = (2/3) × 36 = 24 kg
Quantity of Brown rice to be mixed = (2/3) × 36 = 24 kg