It is given that two types of rice A and B costing Rs. 3 and Rs. 3.30 per kg respectively are mixed to form a mixture costing Rs.3.20 per kg. Find the proportion in which they are mixed to obtain this cost price.

a) 3:1

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b) 1:3

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c) 1:2.5

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d) 1:2

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Solution

The correct option is D d) 1:2

We can solve this question using alligation.

Ratio = 0.10 : 0.20= 1:2

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It is given that two types of rice A and B costing Rs. 3 and Rs. 3.30 per kg respectively are mixed to form a mixture costing Rs.3.20 per kg. Find the proportion in which they are mixed to obtain this cost price.

The correct option is D d) 1:2 We can solve this question using alligation. Ratio = 0.10 : 0.20= 1:2

The correct option is D d) 1:2

We can solve this question using alligation.

Ratio = 0.10 : 0.20= 1:2