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

Correct Answer: 160 liters

Explanation:

Apply the 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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