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In what ratio tea of Rs. 130 per kg should be mixed with tea of Rs. 150 per kg so that on selling the mixture at Rs. 162 per kg there is a…

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In what ratio tea of Rs. 130 per kg should be mixed with tea of Rs. 150 per kg so that on selling the mixture at Rs. 162 per kg there is a profit of 20 percent?

A3 : 1
B5 : 2
C4 : 1
D2 : 1

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Cost price of the mixture = 162 ÷ 1.2 = Rs. 135 per kg. By alligation, the ratio is (150 – 135) : (135 – 130) = 15 : 5 = 3 : 1.

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