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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 10

SSC MTS - 01/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q10

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If tea that costs ₹7.50 per kg is mixed with tea that costs ₹10.50 per kg in the proportion of 2 : 1, then what is the cost (in ₹) of the resultant mixture per kg?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 8.50.

Cost of mixture per kg = (2×7.50)+(1×10.50)2+1(2\times7.50)+(1\times10.50)\over2+1

⇒ 15+10.50315+10.50\over3 = 25.50325.50\over3 = 8.50