Question
30 kg of rice ‘A is purchased for Rs. 5/kg
while 28 kg of rice ‘B’ is purchased for Rs. 10/kg. If the mixture of the both types of rice is sold at Rs. 10/kg, then find the profit/loss incurred to the seller.Solution
Total cost price = 30 × 5 + 28 × 10 = Rs. 430
Total selling price = (30 + 28) × 10 = Rs. 580
Profit earned = 580 – 430 = Rs. 150
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