Quantitative Aptitude Ques 2236
Question: Pure milk costs Rs. 20 per litre. After adding water the milkman sells the mixture at the rate of Rs. 18 per litre, thereby making a profit of 25%. In what ratio does he mix the two?
Options:
A) 18 : 7
B) 18 : 5
C) 12 : 7
D) 12 : 5
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
- Mean cost price
$ =Rs.( \frac{100}{125}\times 18 )=Rs.14.4perlitre $
By the rule of alligation.
required ratio $ =14.4:5.6=18:7 $