Alligation or Mixture Questions for IBPS PO, SO, Clerk Exams - 2

Question: 6

In what ratio must be a grocer mix two varieties of tea worth Rs. 60 a kg and Rs. 65 a kg so that by selling the mixture at Rs. 68.20 a kg he may gain 10%?

(A) 3 : 2

(B) 3 : 3

(C) 3 : 4

(D) 3 : 6

Ans: A

Question: 7

The cost of Type 1 rice is Rs. 15 per kg and Type 2 rice is Rs. 20 per kg. if both Type I and Type 2 are mixed in the ratio of 2 : 3, then the price per kg of the mixed variety of rice is

(A) Rs. 18

(B) Rs. 18.50

(C) Rs. 19

(D) Rs. 19.50

Ans: A

Question: 8

A milk vendor has 2 cans of milk. The first contains 25% water and the rest milk. The second contains 50% water. How much milk should he mix from each of the containers so as to get 12 litres of milk such that the ratio of water to milk is 3 : 5?

(A) 4 litres, 8 litres

(B) 5 litres, 7 litres

(C) 6 litres, 6 litres

(D) 7 litres, 5 litres

Ans: C

Question: 9

Varun’s expenditures and savings are in the ratio of 4 : 1. His income increases by 20%. If his savings increase by 12% by how much % should his expenditure increase?

(A) 12%

(B) 20%

(C) 22%

(D) 32%

Ans: C

Question: 10

A man has given Rs. 300000 as loan. He lent some of his capital to Ajay at an interest rate of 20% per annum and the rest to Ramesh at an interest rate of 12% per annum. At the end of one year, he got 17% of his capital as interest. How much did he lend to Ajay?

(A) Rs. 120000

(B) Rs. 140000

(C) Rs. 160000

(D) Rs. 187500

Ans: D