SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 11

SSC MTS - 30/09/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q11

Rice worth ₹43/kg and ₹67/kg are mixed with a third variety in the ratio 2 : 1 : 5. If the mixture is worth ₹96/kg, the price (in ₹) of the third variety of rice per kg will be:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 123.

According to the question,

⇒ 2×43+1×67+5x8{2\times43+1\times67+5x}\over8 = 96

⇒ 86+67+5x8{86+67+5x}\over8 = 96

⇒ 153 + 5x = 768

⇒ 5x = 615

⇒ x = 123