There are two types of milk. The price of one type of milk is Rs. 70/litre and the price of other type of milk is Rs. 50/litre. If the two types of milk are mixed, the price of new mixture will be Rs. 55/litre. Find the ratio of the two types of milk in this new mixture.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 1 : 3.
Given:
The price of one type of milk is Rs. 70/litre
The price of other types of milk is Rs. 50/litre.
The two types of milk are mixed, the price of the new mixture will be Rs. 55/litre
Required ratio = 5 : 15
⇒ 1 : 3