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In what ratio must a grocer mix two varieties of pulses costing Rs.66 and Rs.88 per kg respectively so as to get a mixture worth Rs.76 per kg?

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  1. 6 : 5
  2. 5 : 6
  3. 4 : 5
  4. 3 : 4

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Option 1 : 6 : 5
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Given:

Cost of the first variety of pulses (C1) = ₹66 per kg

Cost of the second variety of pulses (C2) = ₹88 per kg

Cost of the mixture (Cm) = ₹76 per kg

Calculation:

F1 Vilas State Govt 27.12.2022 D2

The required ratio = 12: 10

= 6: 5

∴ The correct answer is option (1).

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