Multiple choice

Sri Ram bought 60 kg. of wheat at Rs. 14.50 per kg. and 25 kg. at Rs. 15.10 per kg. He mixed them together. At what rate should he sell the mixture to earn 10% profit? (approx)

  1. Rs. 22

  2. Rs. 25

  3. Rs. 24

  4. Rs. 16

  5. Rs. 30
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Total cost = (60 × 14.50) + (25 × 15.10) = 870 + 377.50 = 1247.50. Total kg = 85. Cost per kg = 1247.50/85 ≈ 14.68. For 10% profit: SP = 14.68 × 1.10 ≈ 16.15, which rounds to approximately Rs. 16. Option D is correct. Options like 22, 25, 24, 30 are too high for just 10% profit.

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