The cost price of three varieties of mangoes namely M, N and O is Rs. 20/kg, Rs. 40/kg and Rs. 50/kg respectively. Find the selling price of one kg of mango in which these three varieties of mangoes are mixed in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5 such that there is a net profit of 20%?

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Total cost of all varieties of mangoes $= 20 \times 2 + 40 \times 3 + 50 \times 5 = 40 + 120 + 250 =$ Rs. $410$
Then, cost of $1$ kg mangoes $= \frac{410}{10} =$ Rs. $41$
To get $20 %$ profit,
The rate at which the mangoes should be sell $= \frac{120}{100} \times 41 =$ Rs. $49.2$

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The cost price of three varieties of mangoes namely M, N and O is Rs. 20/kg, Rs. 40/kg and Rs. 50/kg respectively. Find the selling price of one kg of mango in which these three varieties of mangoes are mixed in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5 such that there is a net profit of 20%?

Total cost of all varieties of mangoes =20×2+40×3+50×5=40+120+250= Rs. 410Then, cost of 1 kg mangoes =41010= Rs.41To get 20% profit,The rate at which the mangoes should be sell=120100×41=Rs. 49.2

Total cost of all varieties of mangoes $= 20 \times 2 + 40 \times 3 + 50 \times 5 = 40 + 120 + 250 =$ Rs. $410$
Then, cost of $1$ kg mangoes $= \frac{410}{10} =$ Rs. $41$
To get $20 %$ profit,
The rate at which the mangoes should be sell $= \frac{120}{100} \times 41 =$ Rs. $49.2$