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Currants at Rs. 50 per kg are mixed with currants at Rs. 90 per kg to make a mixture of 17 kg worth Rs. 70 per kg. How many kilograms of each are taken?

8 kg, 9 kg
8 1 kg of each 2
7 kg, 10 kg
None of these

Correct Answer: 8 1 kg of each 2

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