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Q.

Tea worth Rs 126 per kg and Rs 135 per kg are mixed with a third variety in the ratio 1 : 1 : 2. If the mixture per kg will be: 

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a

Rs.169.50

b

Rs.170

c

Rs. 175.50

d

Rs. 180

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Since first and second varieties are mixed in equal proportions.
 So, their average price =126+1352=130.50
So, the mixture is formed by mixing two varieties, one at Rs.130.50 per kg and the other at say Rs.x per kg in the ratio 2:2, i.e., 1:1. We have to find x.
By the rule of alligation, we have:
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x15322.50=1x153=22.50x=175.50

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