Rice worth Rs. 126 per kg and Rs. 135 per kg are mixed with a third variety in the ratio of 1 ∶ 1 ∶ 2, If the mixture is worth Rs. 153 per kg, then the price of the third variety per kg (in Rs.) is:  

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  1. 182.5
  2. 195.5
  3. 133.5
  4. 175.5

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Option 4 : 175.5
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Given:

Rice worth Rs. 126 per kg and Rs. 135 per kg are mixed with a third variety in the ratio of 1 ∶ 1 ∶ 2, If the mixture is worth Rs. 153 per kg

Calculation:

Let the price of the 3rd variety is  x

As per the question,

⇒ 126 + 135 + 2x = 153 × 4

⇒ 261 + 2x = 612

x = 175.5

∴ The correct option is 4

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