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A goldsmith has two qualities of gold, one of 24 carats and another of 32 carats purity.In whta proportion should he mix both to make an ornament of 30 carats purity?

A

`1 : 3`

B

`2 : 3`

C

`3 : 2`

D

`1 : 5`

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