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A merchant has 1000 kg of sugar part of which he sells at 8% profit and the rest at 18% profit. He gains 14% on the whole. The Quantity sold at 18% profit is

400 kg
560 kg
600 kg
640 kg

Correct Answer: 600 kg

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