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In what ratio must a grocer mix two varieties of cumin seeds worth ₹ 60 per kg and ₹ 65 per kg respectively, so that by selling the mixture at ₹ 68.20 per kg, he may gain 10%?

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 3

A 10%10\% gain on selling at ₹68.2068.20 means cost price =68.201.1=₹62= \dfrac{68.20}{1.1} = ₹62 per kg.

By alligation, ratio =(65−62):(62−60)=3:2= (65-62):(62-60) = 3:2.

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