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A merchant bought 100 kg of rice at Rs. 60 per kg. He sold 40 kg of rice at a profit of 15% and another 40 kg at a profit of 10%. At what price per kg must he sell the remaining rice to earn an overall profit of 20% on the whole transaction?
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