Multiple choice

In what ratio should two qualities of Tea having the rates of Rs 40/kg and Rs 30/kg be mixed in order to get a mixture that would have rate of Rs 35 per kg ?

  1. 1:3

  2. 1:2

  3. 1:1

  4. 1:4

  5. none of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Using allegation method: The target price of Rs 35/kg lies exactly midway between Rs 40/kg and Rs 30/kg. When the desired price is exactly in the middle, equal quantities of both varieties are needed. Therefore, the ratio is 1:1.

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