Question

Mohit purchased some toffees at a rate of Rs 20 for every 50 toffees. Additionally, he bought twice as many toffees at a price of Rs 1.50 per piece. He then sold all the toffees at a rate of Rs 12 for every 20 toffees. In the end, he incurred a total loss of Rs 200. How many toffees did he purchase in total?

Q: Answer-Mohit purchased some toffees at a rate of Rs 20 for every 50 toffees. Additionally, he bought twice...

Let the number of toffees bought at the rate of Rs 20 for 50 be aThen total money invested in these toffees 2050 x a 2a5Number of toffees brought at the rate of Rs1.50 each 2aTotal money invested in these toffees 1.50 x 2a 3aTotal cost of toffees to Mohan 2a5 3a 17a5Total revenue realized by selling them at 20 for Rs 12 1220 x a 2a 9a5Overall loss is 200So,17a5 - 9a5 2008a5 200a 125total number of toffees purchased 3a 375