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  1. 7 kg of tea costing $ 280 per kg is mixed with 9 kg of tea costing $ 240 per kg. The average price per kg of the mixed tea is
    1. $ 255.80
    2. $ 257.50
    3. $ 267.20
    4. $ 267.50
Correct Option: B

Here , Total price of blended tea = 280 × 7 + 240 × 9 × 100 = 1960 + 2160 = $ 4120
Total weight of tea = 7 + 9 = 16 kg

Average price of blended tea =
Total price of blended tea
Total weight of tea

Average price of blended tea =
4120
= $ 257.50kg
16



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