Alligation - Three Solutions

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Suppose the concentrations (or prices) of the three solutions are a, b, and c respectively, and the mean concentration (or price) of the mixture is m.

First, take solutions A and B.

Using alligation:

$$A:B = (b-m):(m-a)$$

Let

$$A:B = x:y$$

Now take solutions B and C.

Using alligation:

$$B:C = (c-m):(m-b)$$

Let

$$B:C = p:q$$

The ratio in which three can be mixed is $$x:(y+p):q$$

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Question 1

In what ratio should Ramu mix water, costing Rs. 10/litre, and milk, costing Rs. 25/litre, so that by selling the solution at Rs. 26/litre he makes a profit of 30%

Question 2

In what ratio should three salt solutions of concentrations 15%, 20% and 30% be mixed, so that the resultant solution is of concentration 25% ?

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