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Question : In what ratio must a grocer mix two varieties of sweets costing Rs. 30 and Rs. 20 per kg respectively to get a mixture worth Rs. 25 per kg?

Option 1: $2:3$

Option 2: $1:1$

Option 3: $5:4$

Option 4: $4:5$


Team Careers360 4th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $1:1$


Solution : Let the two varieties of sweets costing Rs. 30 and Rs. 20 per kg be mixed in the ratio of $x:y$ respectively.
Weighted Average=$\frac{\text{Quantity of first variety×Price per kg of first variety)+(Quantity of second variety×Price per kg of second variety)}}{\text{Total quantity}}$
⇒ 25 = $\frac{(30x+20y)}{x+y}$
⇒ 25($x+y$) = 30$x$+20$y$
⇒ 25$x$ + 25$y$ = 30$x$ + 20$y$
⇒ 5$y$ = 5$x$
⇒ $x:y$ = 1 : 1
Hence, the correct answer is $1:1$.

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