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The cost price of two types of tea are Rs. 180 per kg and Rs. 200 per kg respectively. On mixing them in the ratio 5:3, the mixture is sold at Rs. 210 per kg . In the whole transaction, the gain percent is

A10%

B11%

C12%

D13%

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Ajay
13 Dec, 2018 9:44 PM

ratio is 5:3

5x+3x=210

8x=210 => x=1680

1st type tea = 180*5 =900

2nd type tea = 200*3=600

total is =1500

profit=1680-1500 = 180

gain= (180/1500)*100= 12%

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