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    If a shopkeeper mixes two types of pulses worth Rs.80 per kg and Rs.95 per kg, in the ratio 2:3, then what is the average cost of the mixture?
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    If a shopkeeper mixes two types of pulses worth Rs.80 per kg and Rs.95 per kg, in the ratio 2:3, then what is the average cost of the mixture?

    A.

    Rs. 87 per kg

    B.

    Rs. 91 per kg

    C.

    Rs. 89 per kg

    D.

    Rs. 90 per kg

    Correct option is C

    Given:

    Cost of first type of pulse = Rs. 80 per kg
    Cost of second type of pulse = Rs. 95 per kg
    Mixing ratio = 2 : 3

    Formula Used:
    Average cost =  (a×x)+(b×y)a+b\frac{(a \times x) + (b \times y)}{a + b}​​
    where

    a, b = quantities (ratio parts)

    x, y = respective prices

    Solution:
    Average cost = (2×80)+(3×95)2+3\frac{(2 \times 80) + (3 \times 95)}{2 + 3}​​

    =160+2855= \frac{160 + 285}{5}​​

    =4455= \frac{445}{5}​​

    = 89 per kg

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