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25 kg of rice costing Rs. 48 per kg is mixed with 17 kg of rice costing Rs 32 per kg. What would be the average rate per kg of the mixture?1. Rs 35.52. Rs 40.53. Rs 38.54. Rs 41.5

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Rs 41.5

GIVEN:

Weight of the first type of rice = 25 kg

Price of the first type of rice = Rs. 48/kg

Weight of the second type of rice = 17 kg

Price of the second type of rice = Rs. 32/kg

CONCEPT:

Average cost = (total cost)/(total quantity) 

EXPLANATION:

The total cost of the first type of rice = 25 × 48 = Rs. 1200

The total cost of the second type of rice = 17 × 32 = Rs. 544

Total quantity = 25 + 17 = 42 kg

The average cost per kg = (1200 + 544)/42 ≈ Rs. 41.5

∴ the answer will be 41.5


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