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    Question

    In what ratio should two types of rice costing Rs 20 per

    kg and Rs 30 per kg be mixed so that the mixture costs Rs 24 per kg?
    A 3:2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2:7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1:9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Using alligation: Cheaper price = 20 Dearer price = 30 Mean price = 24 Ratio (Cheaper : Dearer) = (30 − 24) : (24 − 20) = 6 : 4 = 3 : 2 Answer: Rice at Rs 20 : Rice at Rs 30 = 3 : 2.

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