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Rice worth Rs. 126 per kg and Rs. 135 per kg are mixed with a third variety in the ratio 1 : 1 : 2. If the mixture is worth Rs. 153 per kg, then the price of third variety of rice per kg?
Options
A. Rs. 571.25
B. Rs. 175.5
C. Rs. 751.75
D. Rs. 850

Correct Answer

Rs. 175.5

Explanation

Let the price of required variety = Rs. P/kg

Then, respective amounts were m kg, m kg and 2m kg

= 126m + 135m + 2pm = 153 x 4m

=> 2p = 351

p = 175.5 / kg

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