How much chicory at Rs. 5 a kg should be added to 20 kg of coffee at Rs. 12 a kg so that the mixture be worth Rs. 7.50 a kg.?
A.21 kg
B.15 kg
C.36 kg
FeedbackRatio in which coffee and chicory should be mixed= 12 - 7.5 : 7.5 - 5 4.5 : 2.5 ⇒ 9 : 5 Let x be quantity at 4/ kg ∴ 9 : 5 = x : 20 ⇒ x = 36 kg
D.42 kg
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