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SNAP Mixture & Alligation Questions with Answers & Explanations

16 Mixture & Alligation questions from the Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency section of SNAP, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Try each question first, then tap Show answer to check. When you're ready, take the timed chapter-wise test to see your all-India rank.

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Question 1

In what ratio must rice at ₹20/kg be mixed with rice at ₹30/kg so that the mixture costs ₹25/kg?

  1. A1 : 2
  2. B6 : 5
  3. C1 : 1
  4. D2 : 3
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Answer: (C) 1 : 1 By alligation, ratio = (30 − 25) : (25 − 20) = 1 : 1.
Question 2

In what ratio must rice at ₹40/kg be mixed with rice at ₹60/kg so that the mixture costs ₹50/kg?

  1. A1 : 2
  2. B2 : 3
  3. C11 : 10
  4. D1 : 1
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Answer: (D) 1 : 1 By alligation, ratio = (60 − 50) : (50 − 40) = 1 : 1.
Question 3

In what ratio must rice at ₹40/kg be mixed with rice at ₹60/kg so that the mixture costs ₹48/kg?

  1. A3 : 2
  2. B2 : 3
  3. C13 : 8
  4. D1 : 1
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Answer: (A) 3 : 2 By alligation, ratio = (60 − 48) : (48 − 40) = 3 : 2.
Question 4

In what ratio must rice at ₹50/kg be mixed with rice at ₹80/kg so that the mixture costs ₹52/kg?

  1. A1 : 1
  2. B14 : 1
  3. C29 : 2
  4. D5 : 8
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Answer: (B) 14 : 1 By alligation, ratio = (80 − 52) : (52 − 50) = 14 : 1.
Question 5

In what ratio must rice at ₹30/kg be mixed with rice at ₹45/kg so that the mixture costs ₹32/kg?

  1. A1 : 1
  2. B13 : 2
  3. C2 : 3
  4. D7 : 1
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Answer: (B) 13 : 2 By alligation, ratio = (45 − 32) : (32 − 30) = 13 : 2.
Question 6

In what ratio must rice at ₹24/kg be mixed with rice at ₹36/kg so that the mixture costs ₹25/kg?

  1. A1 : 11
  2. B1 : 1
  3. C2 : 3
  4. D11 : 1
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Answer: (D) 11 : 1 By alligation, ratio = (36 − 25) : (25 − 24) = 11 : 1.
Question 7

In what ratio must rice at ₹30/kg be mixed with rice at ₹45/kg so that the mixture costs ₹38/kg?

  1. A8 : 7
  2. B2 : 3
  3. C1 : 1
  4. D7 : 8
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Answer: (D) 7 : 8 By alligation, ratio = (45 − 38) : (38 − 30) = 7 : 8.
Question 8

In what ratio must rice at ₹40/kg be mixed with rice at ₹60/kg so that the mixture costs ₹56/kg?

  1. A5 : 16
  2. B4 : 1
  3. C1 : 1
  4. D1 : 4
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Answer: (D) 1 : 4 By alligation, ratio = (60 − 56) : (56 − 40) = 1 : 4.
Question 9

In what ratio must rice at ₹30/kg be mixed with rice at ₹45/kg so that the mixture costs ₹34/kg?

  1. A3 : 1
  2. B11 : 4
  3. C4 : 11
  4. D1 : 1
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Answer: (B) 11 : 4 By alligation, ratio = (45 − 34) : (34 − 30) = 11 : 4.
Question 10

In what ratio must rice at ₹40/kg be mixed with rice at ₹60/kg so that the mixture costs ₹53/kg?

  1. A13 : 7
  2. B2 : 3
  3. C7 : 13
  4. D1 : 1
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Answer: (C) 7 : 13 By alligation, ratio = (60 − 53) : (53 − 40) = 7 : 13.

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Question 11

In what ratio must rice at ₹40/kg be mixed with rice at ₹60/kg so that the mixture costs ₹49/kg?

  1. A4 : 3
  2. B2 : 3
  3. C9 : 11
  4. D11 : 9
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Answer: (D) 11 : 9 By alligation, ratio = (60 − 49) : (49 − 40) = 11 : 9.
Question 12

In what ratio must rice at ₹30/kg be mixed with rice at ₹45/kg so that the mixture costs ₹41/kg?

  1. A5 : 11
  2. B11 : 4
  3. C4 : 11
  4. D2 : 3
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Answer: (C) 4 : 11 By alligation, ratio = (45 − 41) : (41 − 30) = 4 : 11.
Question 13

In what ratio must rice at ₹50/kg be mixed with rice at ₹80/kg so that the mixture costs ₹66/kg?

  1. A1 : 1
  2. B7 : 8
  3. C15 : 16
  4. D8 : 7
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Answer: (B) 7 : 8 By alligation, ratio = (80 − 66) : (66 − 50) = 7 : 8.
Question 14

In what ratio must rice at ₹40/kg be mixed with rice at ₹60/kg so that the mixture costs ₹58/kg?

  1. A2 : 3
  2. B1 : 6
  3. C1 : 9
  4. D1 : 1
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Answer: (C) 1 : 9 By alligation, ratio = (60 − 58) : (58 − 40) = 1 : 9.
Question 15

In what ratio must rice at ₹15/kg be mixed with rice at ₹25/kg so that the mixture costs ₹20/kg?

  1. A1 : 2
  2. B1 : 1
  3. C3 : 5
  4. D6 : 5
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Answer: (B) 1 : 1 By alligation, ratio = (25 − 20) : (20 − 15) = 1 : 1.
Question 16

In what ratio must rice at ₹30/kg be mixed with rice at ₹45/kg so that the mixture costs ₹31/kg?

  1. A1 : 14
  2. B1 : 1
  3. C2 : 3
  4. D14 : 1
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Answer: (D) 14 : 1 By alligation, ratio = (45 − 31) : (31 − 30) = 14 : 1.

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