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Some amount of sugar costing Rs. 9 per kg is mixed with 27 kg of sugar costing Rs. 7 per kg. There is a gain of 10% by selling the mixture at Rs. 9.24 per kg. In what ratio both the qualities of sugar have been mixed?

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Some amount of sugar costing Rs. 9 per kg is mixed with 27 kg of sugar costing Rs. 7 per kg. There is a gain of 10% by selling the mixture at Rs. 9.24 per kg. In what ratio both the qualities of sugar have been mixed?
1). 3 ∶ 4
2). 3 ∶ 5
3). 7 ∶ 3
4). 2 ∶ 5

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You are given a mixture of 18 litres, where the ratio of milk and water is 3 ∶ 2. If 3 litres of this mixture is replaced by 3 litres of milk, then what will be the ratio of milk and water in the newly formed mixture?

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You are given a mixture of 18 litres, where the ratio of milk and water is 3 ∶ 2. If 3 litres of this mixture is replaced by 3 litres of milk, then what will be the ratio of milk and water in the newly formed mixture?
1). 12 ∶ 3
2). 8 ∶ 5
3). 2 ∶ 1
4). 1 ∶ 1

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28 kg of type 1 wheat of price Rs. 56 per kg and 32 kg of type 2 wheat of price Rs. 80 per kg and 16 kg type 3 of Rs. 33 are mixed. What is the average of the mixed wheat?

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28 kg of type 1 wheat of price Rs. 56 per kg and 32 kg of type 2 wheat of price Rs. 80 per kg and 16 kg type 3 of Rs. 33 are mixed. What is the average of the mixed wheat?


1). Rs. \(61\frac{5}{{19}}\) per kg
2). Rs. \(51\frac{7}{{19}}\) per kg
3). Rs. \(52\frac{{11}}{{19}}\) per kg
4). Rs. \(57\frac{{12}}{{19}}\) per kg

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Two types of wheat, type 1 of Rs. 24 per kg and type 2 of Rs. 58 per kg are mixed. This mixture is sold at a price of Rs. 40 per kg where shopkeeper gains a profit of 25%. If the total amount was 136 kg and 6 kg of type 1 and 28 kg of type 2 is added, what is the profit or loss percentage with the same selling price?

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Two types of wheat, type 1 of Rs. 24 per kg and type 2 of Rs. 58 per kg are mixed. This mixture is sold at a price of Rs. 40 per kg where shopkeeper gains a profit of 25%. If the total amount was 136 kg and 6 kg of type 1 and 28 kg of type 2 is added, what is the profit or loss percentage with the same selling price?


1). 17.5%
2).

21.5%


3). 24.6%
4). 11.11%

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Hanna bought 20 kg of wheat at the rate of Rs. 8.50 per kg and 35 kg at the rate of Rs. 8.75 per kg. He mixed the two. At what price per kg should he sell the mixture to make 40% profit at the cost price?

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Hanna bought 20 kg of wheat at the rate of Rs. 8.50 per kg and 35 kg at the rate of Rs. 8.75 per kg. He mixed the two. At what price per kg should he sell the mixture to make 40% profit at the cost price?
1). Rs. 12
2). Rs. 15
3). Rs. 16
4). Rs. 20