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Wheat worth Rs 30 per kg and Rs 42 per kg are mixed with a third variety of wheat in the ratio 1 1 2...........

Quantitative Aptitude (CUET) Mixture and Alligation

Wheat worth Rs 30 per kg and Rs 42 per kg are mixed with a third variety of wheat in the ratio 1 : 1 : 2 respectively. The mixture is worth Rs 42 per kg. Find the price (per kg) of the third variety of wheat.

Rs 58

Rs 48

Rs 62

Rs 50

Explanation:

Since 1st and 2nd wheat mixed in equal ratio, their average price = (30+42)/2 = 72/2 = Rs 36
Let 3rd variety of wheat be Rs x per kg
So they are mixed as : (1+1) : 2 = 1 : 1
So
36 x
. 42
x-42 42-36=6
so x-42/6 = 1/1
solve, x = 48

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