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In what ratio will coffee grade A costing kshs. 90 per kg be mixed with grade B costing kshs.60 per kg so that a profit...

In what ratio will coffee grade A costing kshs. 90 per kg be mixed with grade B costing kshs.60 per kg so that a profit of 25% is realized by selling the mixture at kshs.80 per kg.

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