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      Question

      Two varieties of rice costing Rs 40 per kg and Rs 50 per

      kg are mixed and sold at Rs 44 per kg without any profit or loss. In what ratio are the two varieties mixed (40-rupee rice : 50-rupee rice)?
      A 3:2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 4:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 2:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 1:2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ, Use alligation: Cheaper = 40 Dearer = 50 Mean price = 44 Difference: 50 โˆ’ 44 = 6 44 โˆ’ 40 = 4 Ratio (cheaper : dearer) = 6 : 4 = 3 : 2 But 40-rupee rice is cheaper; its quantity โˆ 50 โˆ’ 44 = 6 50-rupee rice quantity โˆ 44 โˆ’ 40 = 4 So 40 : 50 rice = 6 : 4 = 3 : 2

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