Multiple choice

The cost of 3 mangoes and 4 oranges is Rs. 29, and that of 4 mangoes and 3 oranges is Rs. 27. If 5 mangoes and 5 oranges are sold at a profit of 25% in total, what will be the total selling price of 5 mangoes and 5 oranges?

  1. Rs. 48

  2. Rs. 50

  3. Rs. 52

  4. Rs. 56

  5. NA
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Explanation

3m + 4o = 29 and 4m + 3o = 27. Adding them: 7(m+o) = 56, so m+o = 8. Cost of 5m + 5o = 5 * 8 = 40. Selling price at 25% profit = 40 * 1.25 = 50.

AI explanation

Adding the two equations, 3 mangoes plus 4 oranges equals 29 and 4 mangoes plus 3 oranges equals 27, gives 7 mangoes plus 7 oranges equals 56. This means 1 mango plus 1 orange equals 8, so 5 mangoes plus 5 oranges cost a total of 40 rupees. Selling this combined lot at a 25 percent profit means the total selling price is 40 multiplied by 1.25, which equals 50 rupees.

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