Question 41

Two blends of a commodity costing ₹35 and ₹40 per kg respectively are mixed in the ratio 2:3 by weight. If one-fifth of the mixture is sold at ₹46 per kg and the remaining at the rate of ₹55 per kg, the profit percent is

Solution

Let the amount for first blend be 2 kg and second blend be 3 kg.

Total cost price = $$35 \times 2 + 3 \times 40$$ = 190

Now , 1 kg will be sold at Rs 46 and remaining 4 kg at 55 , then total selling price will be

Total selling price = $$46 \times 1 + 4 \times 55$$ = 266

Profit = 266 - 190 = 76

Profit % = $$\frac{76}{190} \times 100$$ = 40

So, the answer would be option d)40.

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