Two types of coffee cost sh.250 per kg and sh.200 per kg are mixed so that their masses are in the ratio 3: 5 respectively. Otieno...

Two types of coffee cost sh.250 per kg and sh.200 per kg are mixed so that their masses are in the ratio 3: 5
respectively. Otieno sold the mixture at sh.262.50. Calculate his percentage profit.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on May 9, 2019 at 06:46

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