Question
Download Solution PDFIn what ratio, wheat at ₹23 per kg should be mixed with wheat at ₹14 per kg so that on selling the mixture at ₹20 per kg there is a profit of 25%?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFGiven:
Cost price (C.P) of 1st quality of wheat = Rs.23/kg
Cost price (C.P) of 2nd quality of wheat = Rs.14/kg
Selling price (S.P) mixture of wheat = Rs.20/kg
Calculation:
C.P of mixture of wheat = (20 × 100)/125
⇒ Rs.16/kg
Quantity of 1st quality wheat : Quantity of 2nd quality wheat
⇒ 2 : 7
∴ The correct option is 4.
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