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  1. In what ratio Darjeeling Tea costing $ 320 per kg be mixed with Assam Tea costing $ 250 per kg so that there is a gain of 20% by selling the mixture at $ 324 per kg?
    1. 1 : 2
    2. 2 : 3
    3. 3 : 2
    4. 2 : 5
Correct Option: D

Using alligation method ,

CP of the mixture =
324 × 100
= $ 270
120


∴ Required ratio = Cost of Darjeeling Tea : Cost of Assam Tea
∴ Required ratio = 20 : 50 = 2 : 5



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