In what ratio must a grocer mix two varieties of tea worth Rs. 60 a kg and Rs. 65 a kg, so that by selling the mixture at Rs. 71.3 a kg he may gain 15%?
In what ratio must a grocer mix two varieties of tea worth Rs. 60 a kg and Rs. 65 a kg, so that by selling the mixture at Rs. 71.3 a kg he may gain 15%? Correct Answer 3 : 2
Given:
Selling price of the mixture = Rs.71.3/kg
Profit percent = 15%
Formula used:
Profit percent = × 100
⇒ 15 = × 100
⇒ 15 CP = 7130 - 100 CP
⇒ 115 CP = 7130
⇒ CP = Rs.62/kg
Let the quantity of first variety of tea = x
Let the quantity of second variety of tea = y
According to the question:
60× x + 65× y = (x + y) 62
60x + 65y = 62x + 62y
3y = 2x
x : y = 3 : 2
∴ The required ratio is 3 : 2
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