Multiple choice

A farmer sells 100 kilograms (kg) of apples at \$2.50 per kilogram and 50 kg of oranges at \$3.50 per kg. If the cost price of apples is \$1.80 per kg and the cost price of oranges is \$2.20 per kg, what is the total profit?

  1. $150
  2. $145
  3. $140
  4. $135
  5. $130
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Apples: SP = 100 * 2.5 = 250, CP = 100 * 1.8 = 180. Profit = 70. Oranges: SP = 50 * 3.5 = 175, CP = 50 * 2.2 = 110. Profit = 65. Total profit = 70 + 65 = 135.

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