Question : A grocer mixes two varieties of tea priced at INR 80 per kg and INR 85 per kg in a certain ratio to produce a new variety priced at INR 82 per kg. What is the ratio in which the two varieties were mixed to obtain the new variety?
Option 1: 1 : 3
Option 2: 2 : 5
Option 3: 4 : 4
Option 4: 3 : 2
New: SSC CHSL Tier 2 answer key released | SSC CHSL 2024 Notification PDF
Recommended: How to crack SSC CHSL | SSC CHSL exam guide
Don't Miss: Month-wise Current Affairs | Upcoming government exams
New: Unlock 10% OFF on PTE Academic. Use Code: 'C360SPL10'
Correct Answer: 3 : 2
Solution : By using the rule of alligation, we get the required ratio = (85 – 82) : (82 – 80) = 3 : 2 Hence, the correct answer is 3 : 2.
Candidates can download this e-book to give a boost to thier preparation.
Result | Eligibility | Application | Admit Card | Answer Key | Preparation Tips | Cutoff
Question : Rice worth INR 504 per kg and INR 540 per kg are mixed with the third variety in the ratio 1 : 1 : 2. If the mixture is worth INR 612 per kg, find the price (per kg in INR) of the third variety.
Question : In what ratio does a grocer mix tea at INR 26 per kg and INR 32 per kg so that by selling the mixture at INR 30 per kg he may gain 10%?
Question : In what ratio tea of Rs. 60 per kg should be mixed with tea of Rs. 70 per kg so that on selling the mixture at Rs. 80 per kg there is a profit of 25%?
Question : In what ratio, wheat at INR 23 per kg should be mixed with wheat at INR 14 per kg so that on selling the mixture at INR 20 per kg there is a profit of 25%?
Question : If two qualities of a fruit costing INR 20 per kg and INR 38 per kg are mixed in the ratio of 5 : 4, then find the cost of the mixture per kg (in INR).
Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile