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In what ratio should tea costing Rs. 200 per kg be mixed with tea costing Rs. 150 per kg so that the cost of the mixture is Rs. 170 per kg?

In what ratio should tea costing Rs. 200 per kg be mixed with tea costing Rs. 150 per kg so that the cost of the mixture is Rs. 170 per kg? Correct Answer 2:3

Given:

The cost price of the two types of tea is Rs. 200, Rs. 150 per kg and also the cost price of their mixture is Rs. 170 per kg.

Concept Used:

Allegation Method

 

Calculation:

By applying allegations on both teas

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⇒ First tea : Second tea = 20 : 30

⇒ First tea : Second tea = 2 : 3

∴ The Ratio in which the two tea should be mixed is 2:3

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