How many liters of oil at Rs.40 per liter should be mixed with 240 liters of a second variety of oil at Rs.60 per liter so as to get a maximum whose cost is Rs.52 per liter?

• A. 180
• B. 160
• C. 120
• D. 110

Answer: (B)

Applying Allegation Method to first calculate the ratio in which they have to be mixed: = 8 : 12 = 2 : 3 Thus, the two varieties of oil should be mixed in the ratio 2 : 3. So, if 240 liters of the second variety are taken, then 160 liters of the first variety should be taken