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Cost of two types of pulses is Rs.12 and Rs, 17 per kg, respectively. If both the pulses are mixed together in the ratio 2:3, then what should be the price of mixed variety of pulses per kg?
(17 – x)/(x – 12) = 2/3 51 – 3x = 2x – 24x 5x = 75 x = 15 Therefore, price of mixed variety of pulses = Rs 15 per kg More Alligation Questions
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