Alligation or Mixture problems
Two bottles contain acid and water in the ratio 2 : 3 and 1 : 2 respectively. These are mixed in the ratio 1 : 3. What is the ratio of acid and water in the new mixture ?
According to figure we find that the ratio will be 3 : 1.Quantity sold at 20% profit = 3 / (3 + 1) × 50 = 37.5 kgs. Quantity sold at 40% profit = (50 ? 37.5) = 12.5 kgs.