Alligation or Mixture - Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ) questions for Q. 21068

Q.  In what proportion must wheat at Rs. 15 per kg. be mixed with wheat at Rs. 18 per kg. So that the mixture will be worth Rs. 17 per kg. ?
- Published on 19 Apr 16

a. 2 : 1
b. 1 : 2
c. 3 : 2
d. 2 : 3

ANSWER: 1 : 2
 
Wheat/Rs. 15 per kg.
Wheat/Rs. 18 per kg.
For the mixture to be worth Rs. 17 per kg. The ratio should be:
(18 – 17) : (17 – 15)
1 : 2

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