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A trader deals in sugar. He had sugar I and Sugar II. He wish to sell the mixture of both the sugar of Rs. 24. In what ratio must he mix the sugar to sell the mixture at Rs. 24, when cost of sugar I is Rs. 28 per kg and sugar II is Rs. 14 per kg.

A trader deals in sugar. He had sugar I and Sugar II. He wish to sell the mixture of both the sugar of Rs. 24. In what ratio must he mix the sugar to sell the mixture at Rs. 24, when cost of sugar I is Rs. 28 per kg and sugar II is Rs. 14 per kg. Correct Answer 2 : 5

Given:

Price of sugar I = Rs. 28 per kg

Price of sugar II = Rs. 14 per kg

Mean price = Rs. 24

Formula used:

Quantity of cheaper/ quantity of dearer =

Calculation:

Ratio of mixtures = (28 – 24)/(24 – 14)

⇒ 2 : 5

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