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A shopkeeper has three varieties of rice that cost him ₹30, ₹45, and ₹60 per kg, respectively. In what ratio can he mix the rice, so that by selling the mixture at ₹55/kg, he can make 10% profit?

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1:2:3

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2:1:4

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1:3:2

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4:2:1

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The correct option is A 1:2:3

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