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PS · Problem Solving
605-655
Mixture
A grocer buys two kinds of sugar at $1.70 and $1.10 per kg respectively. In what proportion should these be mixed, so that by selling the mixture at $1.56 per kg, 20% of the profit is gained?
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5 : 2
B
5 : 3
C
9 : 7
D
2 : 1
E
1 : 2
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