A grocer wishes to sell a mixture of two varieties of rice worth ₹48 per kg. In what ratio must he mix the rice to reach this selling price when the cost of one variety of rice is ₹42 per kg and the other is ₹60 per kg?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 2 : 1.
Applying alligation method,
First type Second type
42 60
48
12 6
Required ratio = 2 : 1