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Mixture

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Question: 8

The cost of Type 1 rice is Rs. 15 per kg and Type 2 rice is Rs. 20 per kg. If both Type 1 and Type 2 are mixed in the ratio of 2 : 3, then the price per kg of the mixed variety of rice is:
  • Rs. 18
  • Rs. 18.50
  • Rs. 19
  • Rs. 19.50

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Correct Answer: A

Let the price of the mixed variety be Rs. x per kg.

By rule of alligation, we have:

aligation23 -32985788