The cost of the 2 brands of coffee A and B per kg are sh. 59.40 and sh. 72 respectively. The two brands are mixed...

      

The cost of the 2 brands of coffee A and B per kg are sh. 59.40 and sh. 72 respectively. The two brands are mixed in the
ratio x: y and sold at a profit of 20 % above the cost. If the selling price per kg of mixture is sh. 72. Find the value of x
and y.

  

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sharon kalunda answered the question on May 7, 2019 at 08:04

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