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In what ratio must a grocer mix two varieties of sugar A and B worth ₹ 40 per kg and ₹ 50 per kg respectively, so that by selling that mixture at ₹ 46.20 per kg, he may gain 10%?

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 1

A gain of 10%10\% on a selling price of ₹46.2046.20 means the mixture costs 46.201.1=₹42\frac{46.20}{1.1} = ₹42 per kg. By alligation the ratio is (50−42):(42−40)=8:2=4:1(50-42):(42-40) = 8:2 = 4:1.

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