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Two varieties of rice each costing Rs. 50 per kg and Rs. 60 per kg respectively are mixed in some ratio, and the mixed rice is sold at Rs. 70 per kg, so as to get 20% profit. What is the ratio in which the two varieties are mixed?

Two varieties of rice each costing Rs. 50 per kg and Rs. 60 per kg respectively are mixed in some ratio, and the mixed rice is sold at Rs. 70 per kg, so as to get 20% profit. What is the ratio in which the two varieties are mixed? Correct Answer 1 : 5 

CP of mixed rice (1 kg) = Rs. 70 × (100/120) = Rs. 175/3

∴ Required ratio = (60 - 175/3) : (175/3 - 50) = 5 : 25 = 1 : 5

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