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A fruit seller mixes mangoes bought at ₹60/kg and 40/kg in equal quantity. What is the cost price per kg of the mixture?

Asked in SSC CPO · 2025
Mixture Problems · Quantitative Aptitude
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Quantitative AptitudeProfit and LossMixture ProblemsSSC CPO2025
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