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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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