In what ratio must a grocer mix two varieties of pulses costing Rs.75 and Rs.100 per kg respectively so as to get a mixture worth Rs.86.5 per kg? (In kg)

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  1. 21:23
  2. 23:25
  3. 25:27
  4. 27:23

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Option 4 : 27:23
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Given:

Cost of the first variety of pulses = Rs. 75 per kg

Cost of the second variety of pulses = Rs. 100 per kg

Cost of the mixture = Rs. 86.5 per kg

Formula Used:

Ratio of quantities = (Cost of second variety - Cost of mixture) : (Cost of mixture - Cost of first variety)

Calculation:

Let the ratio be x : y.

Cost of second variety - Cost of mixture = 100 - 86.5 = 13.5

Cost of mixture - Cost of first variety = 86.5 - 75 = 11.5

Ratio of quantities = 13.5 : 11.5

⇒ Ratio = 135 : 115

⇒ Ratio = 27 : 23

The grocer must mix the pulses in the ratio 27:23.

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