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In what ratio a trader should mix two varieties of tea one at ₹ 62 per kg and other at ₹ 72 per kg in order to obtain the mixture worth ₹ 65 per kg ?
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- 4 : 3
- 7 : 3
- 8 : 3
- 3 : 8
Correct Option: B
C.P. of 1 kg tea of Ist quality = ₹ 62
C.P. of 1 kg tea of 2nd quality= ₹ 72.
Mean Price = ₹ 65
Using Alligation Rule ,
| ; | ; | |||
| Quantity of 2nd tea | m − c | 3 |
Therefore , they must be mixed in the ratio of 7 : 3 .
[Since this problem is the inverse of above type problem , it is called ‘Alligation alternate ’].
