In what ratio grocer mix two varieties of pulses costing Rs.25 and Rs.30 per kg to get mix worth Rs.28.75

In what ratio grocer mix two varieties of pulses costing Rs.25 and Rs.30 per kg to get mix worth Rs.28.75 Correct Answer 1 :3

Given:

Cost of 1 kg pulses of first varieties = Rs.25

Cost of 1 kg pulses of second varieties = Rs.30

Cost of 1 kg pulses of mixture of first and second (Mean Price) = 28.75

Formula used: 

Rule of Alligation

Calculation:

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So, required ratio = 1.25 : 3.75 = 125/375 = 1 : 3

∴ The required ratio to mix two varieties of pulses is 1 : 3

 

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