Question
In what ratio must rice at Rs 50 per kg be mixed with
rice at Rs 65 per kg so that the mixture may be worth Rs 56 per kg?Solution
(Allegation method): Cheaper price = 50 Dearer price = 65 Mean price = 56 Required ratio (Cheaper : Dearer) = (65 − 56) : (56 − 50) = 9 : 6 = 3 : 2
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