Let the price of the mixed variety be Rs.
x per kg.
By rule of alligation, we have:
Cost of 1 kg of Type 1 rice Cost of 1 kg of Type 2 rice |
Rs. 15 |
Mean Price
Rs. x |
Rs. 20 |
(20 - x) |
(x - 15) |
∴ |
(20 - x) |
= |
2 |
(x - 15) |
3 |
⟹ 60 - 3x = 2x - 30
⟹ 5x = 90
⟹ x = 18.