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Find the ratio in which rice at Rs. 7.20 a kg be mixed with rice at Rs. 5.70 a kg to produce a mixture worth Rs. 6.30 a kg.
1 : 3
2 : 3
3 : 4
4 : 5
Correct Answer:
2 : 3
Explanation:
By the rule of alligation:
Cost of 1 kg of 1
st
kind
Cost of 1 kg of 2
nd
kind
720 p
Mean Price
630 p
570 p
60
90
∴ Required ratio = 60 : 90 = 2 : 3.
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