Mixtures and Alligation Practice Test 1 is an easy short drill of 15 multiple-choice questions on mixtures and alligation, created by Xigma Academy for candidates preparing for bank PO, clerk and other banking recruitment exams. It is test 1 in the Mixtures and Alligation series on TestMint. This test is free to attempt.
What this test covers
- Mixtures and Alligation: 15 questions
Test details
| Questions | 15 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 25 minutes |
| Marks | 1 per question, 15 in total |
| Negative marking | None |
| Difficulty | Mostly easy |
| Access | Free |
A sample question from this test
A mixture of 200 litres contains milk and water in the ratio 4 : 1. How many litres of water does it contain?
- 50
- 40
- 38
- 43
Answer: B. 40. Water is 1 out of 5 parts: 1/5 × 200 = 40 litres.
How to approach this test
Alligation gives the ratio directly: (dearer − mean) : (mean − cheaper). Check that the mean price lies between the two prices.
This set leans easy, so use it to confirm that you can solve the basic pattern accurately before you move to harder sets. At 15 questions in 25 minutes, you have about 100 seconds per question on average. After you submit, review every wrong or guessed answer using the explanations.
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