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  • Question
  • Kantilal mixes 80 kg of sugar worth of Rs. 6·75 per kg with 120 kg worth of Rs. 8 per kg. At what rate shall he sell the mixture to gain 20 %?


  • Options
  • A. Rs. 7·50
  • B. Rs. 9
  • C. Rs. 8·20
  • D. Rs. 8·85

  • Correct Answer
  • Rs. 9 

    Explanation

    According to question ,
    Total C. P. of 200 kg of mixture = Rs. (80 × 6·75 + 120 × 8)
    Total C. P. of 200 kg of mixture = Rs. 1500
    Average rate = Rs. 7·50 per kg
    Required rate = 120% of Rs. 7·50
    Required rate = Rs. 9 per kg.


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    • Options
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    • Options
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