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CUET · MATHS · PYQ PAPER 2025

In what ratio should a grocery shopkeeper mix two varieties of pulses worth Rs. 85 per kg and Rs. 100 per kg respectively, so as to get a mixture worth Rs. 92 per kg?

  1. A \(8 : 7\)
  2. B \(5 : 6\)
  3. C \(3 : 7\)
  4. D \(11 : 10\)
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(A) \(8 : 7\)

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\(C_1 = 85, C_2 = 100, M = 92\) \(Ratio = (C_2 - M) : (M - C_1)\) \(Ratio = (100 - 92) : (92 - 85)\) \(Ratio = 8 : 7\)
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