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In what ratio must the two types of tea at and respectively be mixed so that the obtained mixture sold at earns a profit of ?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

First, let's determine the cost price (CP) of the mixture per kg.
Given that the Selling Price (SP) of the mixture is and the profit is :









Now, let's use the rule of alligation:

* Cost of Type 1 tea () =
* Cost of Type 2 tea () =
* Mean Cost Price () =





Thus, the required ratio is .

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In what ratio must the two types of tea at and respectively be mixed so that the obtained mixture sold at earns a profit of ?
A
B
C
D

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