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A furniture dealer deals in only two items tables chairs. He has Rs 5000 to invest and a space to store at most 60 pieces. A table costs him Rs 250 and a chair Rs 50. He can sell a table at a profit of Rs 50 and a chair at a profit of Rs 15. Assuming that he can sell all the items that he buys, how should he invest his money in order that he may maximize his profit?

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