Aptitude - Alligation or Mixture - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Alligation or Mixture - General Questions (Q.No. 5)
5.
In what ratio must a grocer mix two varieties of pulses costing Rs. 15 and Rs. 20 per kg respectively so as to get a mixture worth Rs. 16.50 kg?
3 : 7
5 : 7
7 : 3
7 : 5
Answer: Option
Explanation:

By the rule of alligation:

Cost of 1 kg pulses of 1st kind Cost of 1 kg pulses of 2nd kind
Rs. 15 Mean Price
Rs. 16.50
Rs. 20
3.50 1.50

Required rate = 3.50 : 1.50 = 7 : 3.

Discussion:
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Viswajit said:   1 decade ago
Thank you manasa.

Daniel chebet said:   6 years ago
Thanks all.
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