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The cost price per kg of sugar types 'X' and 'Y' is Rs.

Q: Answer-The cost price per kg of sugar types 'X' and 'Y' is Rs. 80 and Rs. 150 respectively. These are blend...

ATQ, Cost price of mixture 184 1.6 Rs. 115 Let m kg and n kg of sugar of type X and Y respectively be mixed. So, 80m 150n m n 115 Or, 80m 150n 115m 115n Or, 35m 35n Or, n m 35 35 1 1

80 and Rs. 150 respectively. These are blended to form a mixture which is sold at Rs. 184 per kg gaining a profit of 60%. Find the ratio in which sugar of type 'Y' is mixed with sugar of type 'X'.

A 1:2

B 2:3

C 1:1

D 1:3

E None of these

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