general Maths Puzzle

A man bought some rice at the rate of Rs 15/kg and some other quantity at the rate of Rs 24/kg.He mixed them and sold at the rate of Rs 21.60/kg, gaining a profit of 20%. What was the respective ratio of the two varieties ?

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sold at the rate of Rs 21.60/kg, gaining a profit of 20%.

Means CP of mixture per kg = 21.62/1.2 = Rs 18 per kg

By alligationmethod,
two rice of Rs 15/kg and Rs 24/kg are mixed in ratio of 6 :3 or 2:1
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sold at Rs 21.60/kg
profit of 20%.

C.P of mixture per kg = 21.62/1.2 = 18
= Rs18/-
two rice of Rs 15/kg and Rs 24/kg are mixed in ratio of 6 :3 or 2:1
12 years agoHelpfull: Yes(0) No(1)

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