In what ratio must tea at Rs 62 per Kg be mixed with tea at Rs 72 per Kg so that the mixture must be...........

Quantitative Aptitude ( CCS) Mixture and Alligation

In what ratio must tea at Rs. 62 per Kg be mixed with tea at Rs. 72 per Kg so that the mixture must be worth Rs. 64.50 per Kg?

3:1

1:3

2:3

3:2

C.P of a unit quantity of 1st kind = Rs. 62
C.P of a unit quantity of 2nd kind = Rs. 72
Mean price = Rs. 64.50

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

of 1st kind of 2nd kind

(Rs. 62) (Rs. 72)

\ /
Mean Price

(Rs. 64.50)

/ \

(72 – 64.50) : (64.50 – 62)

7.50 2.50
Required ratio = 7.50 : 2.50 = 3 : 1

Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Submit Error