The cost of type 1 rice is Rs. 20 per kg and type 2 rice is Rs. 30 per kg. If both Type 1 and Type 2 are mixed in the ratio 2:3, then the price per kg of the mixed variety is
The cost of type 1 rice is Rs. 20 per kg and type 2 rice is Rs. 30 per kg. If both Type 1 and Type 2 are mixed in the ratio 2:3, then the price per kg of the mixed variety is
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 1
The cost of Type 1 rice is Rs. 20 per kg and Type 2 rice is Rs. 30 per kg.
The mixing ratio is 2:3 (Type 1 : Type 2), which means for every 2 kg of Type 1 rice, 3 kg of Type 2 rice is mixed.
Taking 2 kg of Type 1 rice:
Cost
Cost
Taking 3 kg of Type 2 rice:
Cost
Cost
Total cost of the mixture:
Total cost
Total cost
Total weight
Total weight
Price per kg of the mixed variety:
Price per kg
Price per kg
Price per kg
Therefore, the price per kg of the mixed variety is Rs. 26.