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  1. 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
    1. 1 : 3
    2. 3 : 1
    3. 2 : 3
    4. 3 : 2
Correct Option: A

According to question ,

1 +
1
= 1
1
of the cost price of a kg of the mixture = 63 paise
66
∴ Cost price of a kg of the mixture =
63
= 54 paise
1
1
6

Now, applying the given formula, we have
The required answer =
54 – 48
= 1 : 3.
72 – 54



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