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    Question

    Two types of pulses, priced at ₹80 per kg and ₹90

    per kg, are mixed in a ratio such that the resulting mixture is sold at ₹107.5 per kg with a 25% profit. Find the ratio in which the two types of pulses were mixed.
    A 1: 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1: 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2: 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2: 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the cost of resulting mixture = 100x Then, 125x = 107.5 100x = 86 Now, ratio by allegation method = (90-86): (86-80) = 4: 6 = 2: 3

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