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Find the ratio in which rice at Rs. 7.20 a kg be mixed with rice at Rs. 5.70 a kg to produce a mixture worth Rs. 6.30 a kg.

A. 1 : 3

B. 2 : 3

C. 3 : 4

D. 4 : 5

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

By the rule of alligation:
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∴ Required ratio = 60 : 90 = 2 : 3

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