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    A grocer mixes two varieties of ten priced at Rs. 80/kg and Rs. 85/kg in a certain ratio to produce a new variety priced at Rs. 82/kg. What is the rat
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    A grocer mixes two varieties of ten priced at Rs. 80/kg and Rs. 85/kg in a certain ratio to produce a new variety priced at Rs. 82/kg. What is the ratio in which the two varieties were mixed to obtain the new variety?

    A.

    1:3

    B.

    2:5

    C.

    4:4

    D.

    3:2

    Correct option is D

    By using alligation method:
    Variety 1 : variety 2
    Rs. 80 : Rs. 85
    Rs . 82
    Required taio = (Rs. 85 - Rs. 82): (Rs. 82 - Rs. 80)
    3: 2

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