In what ratio should a variety of rice costing Rs.
In what ratio should a variety of rice costing Rs. 4.5 per kg be mixed with another variety of rice costing Rs. 8.75 per kg to obtain a mixture costing Rs. 7.50 per kg?
Answer/Solution
5/12
Steps/Work
Let us say the ratio of the quantities of cheaper and dearer varieties
= x : y
By the rule of allegation, x/y
= (8.75 - 7.50) / (7.50 - 4.5) =5/12
Answer: E
= x : y
By the rule of allegation, x/y
= (8.75 - 7.50) / (7.50 - 4.5) =5/12
Answer: E