Let us begin with some definitions.
Mixing 2 or more types of quantities gives us a mixture.
These quantities can be expressed as a percentage or a ratio/fraction.
The allegation is the rule that helps us find the ratio in which two or more ingredients at the given price must be mixed to produce a mixture of the desired price.
As Merriam-Webster defines it, Alligation is “A process or rule for the solution of problems concerning the compounding or mixing of ingredients differing in price or qualityâ€.
Now, know these essentials before you mess with allegations and mixtures!
Allegation Medial: This rule is used to find the quantity of a mixture when the quantity of its ingredients is given.
Allegation Alternate: This rule is used to find the amount of each ingredient needed to make a mixture of a given quantity.
Once your defences are strong you are all set to tackle the trickiest of questions shot at you from this topic. However, listed below are some critical formulae which will be crucial in saving time while you appear for competitive exams.
Rather than memorizing the formulas try to understand the concept behind them. It will make your life easier.
How to tackle the questions?
Why is it critical in conquering Alligation and Mixtures?
Alligations and Mixtures no doubt can be conquered easily and hence it becomes very strategic for a person trying to clear cut-off or enhance their score to give his 100% in this section. Questions on this topic are also asked regularly in tests from TCS, Cognizant, Infosys, Wipro etc.
Time to Conquer!
Now that our defences are strong it’s high time that we try to analyze how the questions will be shot at us.
Happy Solving!