Multiple choice

Half a commodity is sold at 20% profit, ¼ is sold at 10% profit and the rest at 25% profit. If a total profit of Rs. 100 is earned, then find the value of the commodity.

  1. Rs. 550

  2. Rs. 450

  3. Rs. 533

  4. Rs. 535

  5. Rs. 553

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Part sold at 25% profit = 1 - (1/2 + 1/4) = 1/4 Value of commodity = (100 × 100)/(1/2 * 20 + ¼ * 10 + ¼ * 25) = Rs. 533