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3 types of rice, A, B and C, are mixed together in the ratio 1 : 1 : 3 respectively. The price of rice A is ₹120 per kg and that of rice B is ₹130 per kg. If the price of the mixture is ₹150 per kg, then the price of rice C is:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 4

Taking 1, 1 and 3 parts, the total cost is 120+130+3c120+130+3c for 5 kg. Setting the average equal to 150 gives 250+3c=750250+3c=750, so c=5003≈166.66c=\frac{500}{3}\approx 166.66 per kg.

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