Multiple choice

A shopkeeper purchased 12 kg of rice at Rs. 720 and sold them at a loss equal to the selling price of 4 kg of rice. Find the SP of rice per kg.

  1. Rs. 35

  2. Rs. 30

  3. Rs. 45

  4. Rs. 40

  5. Rs. 32
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let the SP of rice per kg be Rs. x.

Loss = CP - SP

4 * x = 720 - 12 * x

x = 45

So, the selling price of rice per kg is Rs. 45.

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