Question

    2 Kg of sugar at Rs 22 per Kg is mixed with 3 Kg of 2nd

    type of sugar to get a mixture costing Rs 38 per Kg. Find the price of the costlier sugar.
    A 38.67 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 33.67 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 48.67 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 51.67 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the price of costlier sugar = x Rs. /Kg. So-net price = 38 = (2 × 22 + 3 × x) / (2 + 3). So (44 + 3x) / 5 = 38 or 44 + 3x = 190 or x = 48.67.

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