A grocer mixes two varieties of ten priced at ₹80 kg and ₹85/kg in a certain milo to produce a new variety priced ar ₹82/kg. Want is the mio in which the two varieties were mixed to obtain the new variety?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 3 : 2.
Using the allegation method,
Required ratio = 3 : 2
Therefore, the two varieties were mixed in the ratio 3:2.