self Maths Puzzle

In what ratio must a person mix three kinds of wheat costing him Rs 1.20,Rs 1.44 and Rs 1.74 per Kg so that the mixture may be worth Rs 1.41 per Kg?

A.

11:77:7

B.

25:45:8

C.

27:23:6

D.

11:45:7

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Answer is 11:77:7
1. Let's take prices in paisa instead of Rupees then
A=120,B=144,C=174
Now 120 144
141
A:B= (144-141) (141-120)
A:B= 1:7

Next find B:C
144 174
141
B:C =(174-141) (144-141)
B:C = 11:1
NOW A:B:C= 11:77:7
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