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The price of petrol is Rs. 60 per litre and the price of spirit is Rs. 40 per litre. In what ratio the petrol and spirit be mixed such that the profit after selling the mixture at Rs. 75 per litre be 25%?

A

`1:1`

B

`3:2`

C

`5:1`

D

such a mixture is not possible

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