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Pure ghee costs Rs. 100 per kg. After adulterating it with vegetable oil costing Rs. 50 per kg, a shopkeeper sells the mixture at the rate of Rs. 96 per kg, thereby making a profit of 20%. In what ratio does he mix the two ?

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1 : 2
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3 : 2
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3 : 1
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is B 3 : 2
Mean price =
Rs. (100120×96)
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By the rule of alligation :


Required ratio = 30 : 20 = 3 : 2.


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