Multiple choice

In a mixture of 42 Kg rice and wheat, the ratio of rice and wheat are 5 : 2. If 3 Kg of wheat is added in the mixture, then what will be the ratio of rice and wheat in new mixture?

  1. $1 : 2$
  2. $2 : 1$
  3. $3 : 2$
  4. $2 : 3$
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In 42 kg mixture at 5:2 ratio: rice = (5/7)×42 = 30 kg, wheat = (2/7)×42 = 12 kg. After adding 3 kg wheat: rice = 30 kg, wheat = 15 kg. New ratio = 30:15 = 2:1. Option B is correct.

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