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Aptitude · Q10

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 10

Q10

A trader has 50 kg of pulses, part of which he sells at 14% profit and rest at 6% loss. On the whole his loss is 4%. How much quantity is sold at 14% profit and that at 6% loss?

A.
5 kg, 45 kg.
Answer
B.
15 kg, 35 kg.
C.
10kg, 40 kg.
D.
None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Alligation mcq Solution 8
Hence, ratio of quantity sold at 14% profit and 6% loss,
= 2 : 18 = 1 : 9
Hence, pulses sold at 14% profit,
=   = 5 kg.
At 6% Wheat sold at loss = 45 kg.