Question
A merchant mixes two varieties of sugar of 5 kg and 3
kg, which costs him Rs. 4 and Rs. 6 per kg, respectively. What is the cost price (in Rs.) of the mixture per kg?Solution
Required cost price = (4 × 5 + 6 × 3) ÷ (5 + 3) = (38 / 8) = Rs. 4.75
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