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A salesman mixes two varieties of tea, whose costs are Rs. 60 and Rs. 45 per kg respectively. In what proportion the two varieties are to be mixed so as to make a profit of 25% if the sale price be Rs. 62.50 per kg ?
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- 2 : 3
- 1 : 2
- 1 : 3
- 2 : 5
Correct Option: B
According to question ,
| C.P. of 1 kg of mixture at a profit of 25% = | × 62.50 = Rs. 50 | 100 + 25 |
Required ratio = Price of kind I of tea : Price of kind II of tea
Required ratio = 5 : 10 = 1 : 2
