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There are two types of fertilisers A and B. A consists of 10% nitrogen and 6% phosphoric acid and B consists of 5% nitrogen and 10% phosphoric acid. After testing the soil conditions, a farmer finds that he needs at least 14 kg of nitrogen and 14 kg of phosphoric acid for his crop. If A costs Rs. 61 kg and B costs Rs. 51 kg, determine how much of each type of fertiliser should be used so that nutrient requirements are met at minimum cost. What is the minimum cost?

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 A man has Rs. 1500 to purchase two types of shares of two different companies S1 and S2. Market price of one share of S1 is Rs 180 and S2 is Rs. 120. He wishes to purchase a maximum of ten shares only. If one share of type S1 gives a yield of Rs. 11 and of type S2 yields Rs. 8 then how much shares of each type must be purchased to get maximum profit? And what will be the maximum profit?