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In what ratio two types of sugar costing Rs. 50/kg and Rs. 40/Kg should be mixed to obtain a mixture of Rs. 43/Kg.

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In what ratio two types of sugar costing Rs. 50/kg and Rs. 40/Kg should be mixed to obtain a mixture of Rs. 43/Kg.


1). 7 : 3
2). 3 : 7
3). 5 : 3
4). 3 : 5


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Let, the ratio = x ? y

According to problem,

⇒ 50x + 40y = 43(x + y)

⇒ 7x = 3y

⇒ x ? y = 3 ? 7

∴ Two types of sugar should be mixed in the ratio = 3 ? 7

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