Question : The ratio in which the Darjeeling tea at 32 per kg is mixed with the Assam tea at 25 per kg to gain 20% by selling the mixture at 32.40 per kg is:
Option 1: 4 : 3
Option 2: 3 : 4
Option 3: 5 : 2
Option 4: 2 : 5
Answer (1)
20th Jan, 2024
Correct Answer: 2 : 5
Solution :
Let the CP of the tea be Rs $x$ per kg. After getting 20% profit, we get
$\frac{120x}{100}=32.4$
⇒ $x = 27$
Using the method of alligation:
Darjeeling tea : Assam tea = 2 : 5
Hence, the correct answer is 2 : 5.
Comments (0)
Related Questions
Know More about
Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking ...
Answer Key | Cutoff | Selection Process | Preparation Tips | Eligibility | Application | Exam Pattern
Get Updates Brochure
Thank You!
Your Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam brochure has been successfully mailed to your registered email id “”.
Upcoming Exams
Admit Card Date:
21 Nov, 2024
- 6 Dec, 2024
Mains Exam
Exam Date:
14 Dec, 2024
- 14 Dec, 2024
Exam Date:
19 Dec, 2024
- 29 Dec, 2024
Tier II
Exam Date:
18 Jan, 2025
- 20 Jan, 2025
Exam Date:
4 Feb, 2025
- 25 Feb, 2025
