Correct Answer: Rs. 18
Explanation:
By rule of alligation, we have:
Cost of 1 kg of Type 1 rice Cost of 1 kg of Type 2 rice | ||
Rs. 15 | Mean Price Rs. x |
Rs. 20 |
(20 - x) | (x - 15) |
∴ | (20 - x) | = | 2 |
(x - 15) | 3 |
⟹ 60 - 3x = 2x - 30
⟹ 5x = 90
⟹ x = 18.
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