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Q · Mixture and AlligationMedium · 45s
Ashok purchased two qualities of grains at the rate of Rs. 100 per quintal and Rs. 160 per quintal. In 50 quintals of the second quality, how much grain of the first quality should be mixed so that by selling the resulting mixture at Rs. 195 per quintal, he gains a profit of 30%?
TopicMixture and Alligation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option A — 10 quintals