A tea trader mixed two varieties of tea, one costing Rs. 3.50 per kilogram, and the costing Rs. 4 per kilogram, and sells 40 kg of the mixture to a vendor at Rs. 4.50 per kilogram, and makes a profit of 20%. How much of each variety did the vendor mix?

A.
30 kg, 10 kg
B.
20 kg, 20 kg
C.
10 kg, 30 kg
D.
15 kg, 25 kg
E.
None of these

Correct Answer : B

Realated Questions

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