Question

    15 kg of ₹25 per kg wheat is mixed with 10 kg of

    another type of wheat to get a mixture costing ₹30 per kg. Find the price (per kg) of the costlier wheat.
    A ₹37.5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B ₹32.5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ₹35.5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D ₹30.5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Given- 15 kg of wheat at 25 per kg 10 kg of costlier wheat The mixture costs 30 per kg The total cost of 15 kg wheat=15 × 25 = 375 Total cost of mixture=25 × 30 = 750 ATQ- 375+10x = 750 10x =750-375 10x=375 x=37.5kg.

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