Mixtures & Alligation · Question 2 · Easy

In what ratio must tea costing ₹120 per kg be mixed with tea costing ₹180 per kg to get a mixture worth ₹140 per kg?

  1. 2 : 1
  2. 1 : 2
  3. 3 : 2
  4. 3 : 1
Answer and explanation

Answer: A. 2 : 1

Explanation: By alligation, cheaper : dearer = (180 − 140) : (140 − 120) = 40 : 20 = 2 : 1.

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