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In what ratio must a grocer mix sugar at 72 paise per kg with sugar at 48 paise per kg. So that by selling the mixture at
63 paise per kg he may gain 1 of his out-lay ? 6
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- 1 : 3
- 3 : 1
- 2 : 3
- 3 : 2
Correct Option: A
According to question ,
1 + | = 1 | of the cost price of a kg of the mixture = 63 paise | 6 | 6 |
∴ Cost price of a kg of the mixture = | = 54 paise | ||
1 | |||
6 |
Now, applying the given formula, we have
The required answer = | = 1 : 3. | 72 – 54 |