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    Question

    A grocer mixes two varieties of tea worth ₹120/kg and

    ₹125/kg in a ratio to produce a new variety worth ₹122/kg. What is the ratio of the varieties to be mixed to obtain the new variety?
    A 2 : 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 : 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3 : 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 4 : 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Given: Cheaper tea = ₹120/kg Costlier tea = ₹125/kg Mean price = ₹122/kg Apply Alligation: csharp Copy Edit Costlier (₹125) 125 − 122 = 3 ↘ ↖ Mean Price (₹122) ↗ ↘ Cheaper (₹120) 122 − 120 = 2 Ratio (Cheaper : Costlier) = 3 : 2

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