Question

Pure ghee costs Rs. 100/Kg. After adulterating it with vegetable oil costing Rs. 50/Kg, a shopkeeper sold the mixture at the rate of Rs. 96/Kg, thereby making a profit of 20%. What is the ratio in which ghee and vegetable oil is mixed?

• A. 3:1
• B. 3:2
• C. 4:3
• D. 2:3
• E. 3:4

Answer 1

The correct option is B 3:2

By selling the product at Rs. 96/Kg, he is making 20% profit.
Therefore the cost price$=\frac{96}{120}\times 100=Rs.80$
Required ratio is 3: 2