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A merchant mixes two varieties of rice, one costing Rs.12.75 per kg with another variety costing Rs.12 per kg in the proportion 1: r. He sells the mixture at Rs. 13.5C per kg and there by gains 10%. Find the value of r.

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Updated On: Nov 25, 2025

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