Kamau sells a packet of type A of sugar for KSh. 63 and that of type B of Sugar for KSh. 36. He mixed the...

Kamau sells a packet of type A of sugar for KSh. 63 and that of type B of Sugar for KSh. 36. He mixed the two types of sugar in the ratio 3:2. Find the price per packet of the mixture for which he will make the same profit as before.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on May 2, 2019 at 08:51

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