In what ratio must wheat at Rs 3 20 per kg be mixed with wheat at Rs 2 90 per kg so that the mixture...........

Quantitative Aptitude ( CCS) Mixture and Alligation

In what ratio must wheat at Rs.3.20 per kg be mixed with wheat at Rs.2.90 per kg so that the mixture be worth Rs.3.08 per kg?

3:4

2:3

3:2

1:2

C.P of a unit quantity of 1st kind = Rs. 3.20
C.P of a unit quantity of 2nd kind = Rs. 2.90
Mean price = Rs.3.08

C.P of unit quantity C.P of unit quantity

of 1st kind of 2nd kind

(Rs. 3.20) (Rs. 2.90)

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Mean Price

(Rs.3.08)

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(3.08 – 2.90) : (3.20 – 3.08)

0.18 0.12
Required ratio = 0.18 : 0.12 = 3 : 2

Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

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