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Q: How many liters of oil at Rs.40 per liter should be mixed with 240 liters of a second variety of oil at Rs.60 per liter so as to get a maximum whose cost is Rs.52 per liter ?

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Explanation :

Apply Allegation Method and first calculate the ratio in which they have to be mixed. = 8 : 12 = 2 : 3 Thus, the two varieties of oil should be mixed in the ratio 2 : 3. So, if 240 liters of the second variety are taken, then 160 liters of the first variety should be taken.

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