Manish purchased 25 kg of rice @ Rs. 32 per kg and 15 kg of rice @ Rs…

Question

Manish purchased 25 kg of rice @ Rs. 32 per kg and 15 kg of rice @ Rs. 36 per kg. He mixed the two varieties of rice and sold it @ Rs. 40.20 per kg. What is the percent profit earned ?

Accepted Answer

Option A. 20%. Answer & Solution Answer: Option A Solution: & C .P . of 40 kg rice & = Rs. ( 25 × 32 + 15 × 36 ) & = Rs. ( 800 + 540 ) & = Rs.1340. & S .P . of 40 kg rice & = Rs. ( 40 × 40.20 ) & = Rs . 1608. & Profit = Rs. ( 1608 - 1340 ) & \,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\, = Rs . 268. & Profit…