Correct option is B
Given:
Price of first type of rice = ₹ 28.80 per kg
Price of second type of rice = ₹ 22.80 per kg
Price of the mixed rice = ₹ 25.20 per kg
Formula Used:
Rule of Alligation:
Solution:
Apply the rule of alligation:
Cost of cheaper rice (C) = 22.80
Cost of dearer rice (D) = 28.80
Mean price (M) = 25.20
Find the differences:
D - M = 28.80 - 25.20 = 3.60
M - C = 25.20 - 22.80 = 2.40
The ratio of their quantities is:
Ratio =
However, the question asks for the ratio of dearer to cheaper rice (since 28.80 is mentioned first):
Required Ratio =
Final Answer
So the correct answer is (b)