Three types of wheat of Rs. 1.27, Rs. 1.29 and Rs. 1.32 per kg are mixed together to be sold at Rs. 1.30 per kg. In what ratio should this wheat be mixed?
A. 1 : 2 : 3
B. 2 : 2 : 3
C. 2 : 3 : 1
D. 1 : 1 : 2
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Average cost: Rs. 1.30 per kg.And,
Hence, ratio of 1.27, 1.29 and 1.32
⇒ n1 : n2 : n3 = 2 : (2 × 3) : 3 ⇒ n1 : n2 : n3 = 2 : 6 : 3
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1.27-1.30=-0.03
1.29-1.30=-0.01
1.32-1.30=+0.02
(-0.03*1)+(-0.01*1)+(0.02*2)=0
Then ratio of 1.27,1.29 & 1.32 is
1:1:2 right answer
Answer is right but explanation of the answer is wrong
Solution seems vague
Wrong Answer
Wrong answer. Right answer is= 2:6:3
4:3:6 is the correct answer
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