Multiple choice

Jaydeep purchased 25 kg of rice at the rate of Rs. 16.50 per kg and 35 kg of rice at the rate of 24.50 per kg. He mixed the two and sold the mixture. Approximately at what rate per kg did he sell hte mixture to make 25% profit?

  1. Rs. 31.50

  2. Rs. 22.50

  3. Rs. 25.50

  4. Rs. 26.50
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Total cost = (25 × 16.50) + (35 × 24.50) = 412.50 + 857.50 = 1270. Total kg = 60. CP per kg = 1270/60 ≈ 21.17. For 25% profit, SP = 1.25 × 21.17 ≈ 26.46. The closest option is Rs. 26.50 per kg. The profit calculation follows from the weighted average cost price.

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