Question
Download Solution PDFIn what ratio should sugar costing ₹71 per kg be mixed with sugar costing ₹22 per kg so that by selling the mixture at ₹41.6 per kg, there is a profit of 30%?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFGiven:
Sugar A = ₹71 per kg (costlier)
Sugar B = ₹22 per kg (cheaper)
Selling Price of mixture = ₹41.6 per kg
Profit = 30%
Formula used:
Cost Price of mixture =
Mixture Ratio = Use alligation rule:
Calculation:
Cost Price of mixture =
Apply alligation:
Sugar A (costlier) = ₹71
Sugar B (cheaper) = ₹22
Mean Price = ₹32
⇒ Sugar A : Sugar B =
⇒ Sugar A : Sugar B =
∴ Required ratio = 10 : 39
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