[Jail Warder S-4 2021 ]

7. A hospital uses a mixture of A and B. Mixture A consists of salt and water at Rs. 7.62/litre and contains 5% salt. Mixture B contains 75% water and costs Rs. 7.82/litre. How much does the patient pay if he buys 15 litres of mixture containing 18% salt?

1. 116.25

2. 118.50

3. 114.50

4. 117.25

Correct Answer :

116.25