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Shiva purchased 280 kg of Rice at the rate of 15.60/kg and mixed it with 120 kg of rice purchased at the rate of 14.40/kg. He wants to earn a profit of Rs. 10.45 per kg by selling it. What should be the selling price of the mix per kg?

Correct Answer: Rs. 25.69

Explanation:

Rate of rice of quantity 280 kg = Rs. 15.60/kg


Rate of rice of quantity 120 kg = Rs. 14.40/kg


He want to earn a profit of Rs. 10.45/kg


Rate of Mix to sell to get profit of 10.45 =  


 


280   x   15 . 60   +   120   x   14 . 40 280   +   120   +   10 . 45 4368   +   1728 400   +   10 . 45 = >   15 . 24   +   10 . 45 =   25 . 69  


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