Question: In what ratio must 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%?

• 1. 3 : 2
• 2. 3 : 4
• 3. 3 : 5
• 4. 4 : 5

Question: Find the ratio in which rice at Rs. 7.20 a kg be mixed with rice at Rs. 5.70 a kg to produce a mixture worth Rs. 6.30 a kg.

• 1. 1 : 3
• 2. 2 : 3
• 3. 3 : 4
• 4. 4 : 5

Question: In what proportion must water be added to spirit to gain 20% by selling it at the cost price?

• 1. 2:5
• 2. 1:5
• 3. 3:5
• 4. 4:5

Question: How much water must be added to a bucket which contains 40 liters of milk at the cost price of Rs.3.50 per liter so that the cost of milk reduces to Rs.2 per liter?

• 1. 25 liters
• 2. 28 litres
• 3. 30 liters
• 4. 35 liters

Question: Milk and water in two vessels A and B are in the ratio 4:3 and 2:3 respectively in what ratio the liquids in both the vessels should be mixed to obtain a new mixture in vessel C containing half milk and half water?

• 1. 1:1
• 2. 1:3
• 3. 1:2
• 4. 7:5

Question: A and B start a business, with A investing the total capital of Rs.50000, on the condition that B pays A interest @ 10% per annum on his half of the capital. A is a working partner and receives Rs.1500 per month from the total profit and any profit remain

• 1. 53000
• 2. 58000
• 3. 50000
• 4. 59000

Question: A and B invests Rs.8000 and Rs.9000 in a business. After 4 months, A withdraws half of his capital and 2 months later, B withdraws one-third of his capital. In what ratio should they share the profits at the end of the year?

• 1. 20:23
• 2. 34:43
• 3. 32:45
• 4. 37:45

Question: A and B invests Rs.10000 each, A investing for 8 months and B investing for all the 12 months in the year. If the total profit at the end of the year is Rs.25000, find their shares?

• 1. Rs.8000, Rs.17000
• 2. Rs.9000, Rs.16000
• 3. Rs.18000, Rs.7000
• 4. Rs.10000, Rs.15000

Question: A and B starts a business with Rs.8000 each, and after 4 months, B withdraws half of his capital . How should they share the profits at the end of the 18 months?

• 1. 18:11
• 2. 22:13
• 3. 23:12
• 4. 11:9

Question: A and B start a business with Rs.6000 and Rs.8000 respectively. Hoe should they share their profits at the end of one year?

• 1. 1:2
• 2. 3:4
• 3. 2:5
• 4. 3:7