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      Question

      A retailer purchased 50 kg of a vegetable from a

      wholesale market. He sold half of it at a profit of β‚Ή450, and the rest at a loss of β‚Ή275. What was the difference (increase β‚Ή) between the two selling prices per kg of the vegetable?
      A 29 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 18 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let CP of 1 kg vegetable be Rs. x Total CP = 50x Now, SP of 1st half = 25x + 450 SP of 2nd half = 25x - 275 Difference in SP = (25x + 450)/25 - (25x - 275)/25 β‡’ (25x + 450 - 25x + 275)/25 β‡’ 725/25 β‡’ 29

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