Multiple choice

Raghav bought 35 kgs of rice at (Rs. 12.50) per kg and 45 kgs of rice at (Rs. 16.50) per kg. He mixed them together. At what rate should he sell the mixture to earn 20% profit?

  1. $Rs. 17.70$
  2. $Rs. 17.25$
  3. $Rs. 16.80$
  4. $Rs. 16.60$
  5. $None of these$
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Explanation

Total cost = (35 × 12.50) + (45 × 16.50) = 437.50 + 742.50 = Rs. 1180. Cost per kg = 1180/80 = Rs. 14.75. For 20% profit: SP = 14.75 × 1.20 = Rs. 17.70.