Question

In what ratio should sugar costing Rs. 40 per kg be mixed with sugar costing Rs. 48 per kg , so as to earn a profit of 20% by selling the mixture at Rs. 54 per kg?

• A. 2 ∶ 3
• B. 4 ∶ 7
• C. 3 ∶ 5
• D. 5 ∶ 8

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 3 ∶ 5

Solution: Given - Sugar costing Rs. 40 per kg be mixed with sugar costing Rs. 48 per kg Profit = 20%, selling price = Rs. 54 Formula used - Selling price = (100 + profit) × cost price/100 Solution - Let the cost price of whole mixture be Rs. x. ⇒ x = 54 × 100/120 ⇒ x = Rs. 45 Ratio = (48 – 45) ∶ (45 – 40) ⇒ 3 ∶ 5 ∴ The ratio is 3 : 5.