Multiple choice

A man purchased 35 kg of rice at the rate of Rs. 9.50 per kg and 30 kg at the rate of Rs. 10.50 per kg. He mixed the two. At what price (in Rs.) per kg should he sell the mixture to make 35 percent profit in the transaction?

  1. Rs. 12 /kg

  2. Rs. 12.50 /kg

  3. Rs. 13 /kg

  4. Rs. 13.50 /kg

  5. Rs. 14 /kg
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Total cost = (35 * 9.5) + (30 * 10.5) = 332.5 + 315 = 647.5. Total weight = 65 kg. Cost per kg = 647.5 / 65 = 9.96. Selling price for 35% profit = 9.96 * 1.35 = 13.446, which rounds to 13.50.

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