How much chicory at Rs.4 per kg, should be added to 15 kg of tea at Rs. 10 per kg so that the mixture is worth Rs. 6.50 per kg?

15 Kg

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41 Kg

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31 Kg

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21 Kg

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18 Kg

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Solution

The correct option is D
21 Kg

$\therefore$ Chicory : Tea = 3.5 : 2.5 = 7.5

Therefore, when tea is 15 kg, chicory should be 21 kg.

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