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Two varieties mixed in a ratio and sold at a price: gain or loss percent

The same question, asked 3 times: 13 Sep 2025 S3*, 17 Sep 2025 S2*, 19 Sep 2025 S2. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    13 Sep 2025 S3

    54
    A vendor mixes two types of coffee beans – one costing ₹120 per kg and the other costing ₹180 per kg, in the ratio 1:21 : 2. If he sells the mixed variety at ₹152 per kg, find his gain or loss percent.

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  2. Question 2

    17 Sep 2025 S2

    53
    A shopkeeper mixes two varieties of pulses −- one costing ₹80 per kg and the other costing ₹100 per kg, in the ratio 3 : 1. If he sells the mixed variety at ₹91.80 per kg, find his gain or loss percent.

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  3. Question 3

    19 Sep 2025 S2

    54
    A grocer mixes two varieties of rice – one costing ₹40 per kg and the other costing ₹60 per kg, in the ratio 2:32 : 3. If he sells the mixed variety at ₹57.20 per kg, find his gain or loss percent.

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