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In what ratio must a grocer mix two varieties of pulses costing Rs.15 and Rs. 20 per kg respectively to obtain a mixture worth Rs.16.50 per kg?

Asked In Assessment Samjukta Das (7 years ago)

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NARLA NAGA MANIKANTA NARAYANA  (7 years ago)

cost price of cheaper cost price of dearer
15 20


mean price
16.50

dearer price - mean price mean price -cheaper price
1.50 3.50


(qty of cheaper/qty of costlier)=(c.p of dearer-mean price)/(mean price-c.p of cheaper)
x/y=3.50/1.50
x/y=7/3
x:Y=7:3

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