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Manideep purchases 30kg of barley at the rate of 11.50/kg and 20kg at the rate of 14.25/kg. He mixed the two and sold the mixture in the shop. At what price per kg should he sell the mixture to make 30% profit to him ?

Correct Answer: 16.38

Explanation:

Given, Manideep purchases 30kg of barley at the rate of 11.50/kg nad 20kg at the rate of 14.25/kg.


Total cost of the mixture of barley = (30 x 11.50) + (20 x 14.25)


=> Total cost of the mixture = Rs. 630


Total kgs of the mixture = 30 + 20 = 50kg


Cost of mixture/kg = 630/50 = 12.6/kg


To make 30% of profit


=> Selling price for manideep = 12.6 + 30% x 12.6


=> Selling price for manideep = 12.6 + 3.78 = 16.38/kg.


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