In what ratio two types of sugar costing Rs. 50/kg and Rs. 40/Kg should be mixed to obtain a mixture of Rs. 43/Kg.
Let, the ratio = x ? y
According to problem,
⇒ 50x + 40y = 43(x + y)
⇒ 7x = 3y
⇒ x ? y = 3 ? 7
∴ Two types of sugar should be mixed in the ratio = 3 ? 7