Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1956 MCQ • 2 Marks

Section 8: General Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude

Subtopic: Ratios & Percentages

Question Statement:

In what ratio must high-grade wheat at Rs 28/kg be mixed with standard wheat at Rs 20/kg so that selling the mixture at Rs 27.60/kg yields a profit of 15%?

Options:

  • (A) 1:1
  • (B) 3:2
  • (C) 2:3
  • (D) 4:3

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Cost price of mixture $= 27.60 / 1.15 = 24$ Rs/kg. By alligation: Ratio $= (24 - 20) / (28 - 24) = 4 / 4 = 1:1$.
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