Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_2274 NAT • 2 Marks

Section 8: General Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude

Subtopic: Ratios & Percentages

Question Statement:

Two grades of spice powder worth Rs 140/kg and Rs 200/kg are mixed to obtain a blend worth Rs 176/kg. In a 50 kg bag of this blend, the weight of the higher grade spice in kg is:

Answer Key:

30

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Ratio $= (176 - 140) / (200 - 176) = 36 / 24 = 3 / 2$ (higher grade to lower grade). Fraction of higher grade $= 3/5$. Weight $= 50 \times (3/5) = 30$ kg.
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