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In what ratio must tea worth Rs. 60 per kg be mixed with tea worth Rs. 65 a Kg such that by selling the mixture at Rs. 68.20 a Kg ,there can be a gain 10%?

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c.p=68.20/1.1=62> ratio:(65-62):(62-60)=3:2
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