A shopkeeper has two varities of tea - A and B. A costs Rs 60 per kg while B costs Rs 65 per kg. In what ratio must he mix the two varities of tea so that he can make a profit of 10% by selling the mixture at Rs 68.20?

Options
- 4:5
- 3:5
- 3:4
- 3:2

CORRECT ANSWER : 3:2

Discussion Board
answer

We consider x and y for A and B respectively.Now equation is given by......
(60x+65y)+(60x+65y)*10%=(x+y)*68.20
Now answer is....x:y=3:2

Sadananda Pal 08-6-2016 06:00 AM

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