To discuss alligations rule, read the question below:
Solution:
Cost of Dearer (costlier), d = 40,
Cost of cheaper, c = 32,
Cost of mixture (mean price), m = 35
Therefore, from alligations rule:
The ratio in which dearer is to be mixed with the cheaper is
d – m: m – c = 40 – 35: 35 – 32 =
5: 3
Example 2:
An amount of Rs. 10000 was divided among 40 students consisting of boys and girls. Each boy received Rs. 300 while each girl received Rs. 150. Find the number of boys and girls.
Solution:
Apply the question data in the variables in the alligations rule
Mean value of the share of all the 40 students is 10000/40 = 250
Let share of each boy = d = 300,
Share of each girl = c = 150,
Share of each student = m = 250
Therefore, from alligations rule we have
ratio of girls: boys = d – m: m – c
300 – 250: 250 – 150 = 50: 100 = 1: 2