Multiple choice

A trader sells some part of 100 kgs of sugar at 7% profit and remaining part at 17% profit. The total profit percent is 10. What is the quantity sold by him at 7% profit?

  1. 60 kg.

  2. 70 kg.

  3. 72 kg.

  4. 75 kg

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Use allegation: 7% profit quantity and 17% profit quantity mix to 10% profit. Ratio is (17-10):(10-7) = 7:3. 7% portion = 7/(7+3) × 100 = 70 kg. Option A would give 11%, C gives 10.4%, D gives 9.25%.