A shopkeeper mixes two qualities of tea. The first quality costs ₹150 per kg and is mixed with the second quality in the ratio 4 : 5. If the mixture is sold at ₹130 per kg (at no profit, no loss), what is the cost per kg of the second quality of tea?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. ₹114.
By the alligation method:
150 x
130
4 : 5
⇒ =
⇒ =
⇒ = 4
⇒ 130 - x = 16
⇒ x = ₹114 per kg