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  1. The ratio, in which tea costing $ 192 per kg is to be mixed with tea costing $ 150 per kg so that the mixed tea, when sold for $ 194.40 per kg, gives a profit of 20%, is
    1. 2 : 5
    2. 3 : 5
    3. 5 : 3
    4. 5 : 2
Correct Option: A

By the rule of allegation,

CP of mixed tea =
100
× 194.40 = $ 162 / kg
120


∴ Required ratio =
12
=
2
or 2 : 5
305



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