The cost of type 1 rice is Rs 15 per kg and Type 2 rice is Rs 20 per kg If both Type 1 and Type 2 are mixed in ratio of 2 : 3 then find the price per kg of the mixed variety of rice
A
18
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B
16
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C
14
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D
12
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Solution
The correct option is B 18
Let the price of the mixed variety be Rs. x per kg By the rule of alligation we have ∴(20−x)(x−15)=23⇒60−3x=2x−30 ⇒ 5x = 90 ⇒ x = 18 So price of he mixture is Rs.18 per kg