Question

    41 kg of rice ‘A is purchased for Rs 6/kg

    while 26 kg of rice ‘B’ is purchased for Rs 7/kg. If the mixture of the both types of rice is sold at Rs 7/kg, then find the profit/loss incurred to the seller.
    A Rs. 41 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 35 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 35 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 41 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Rs. 45 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total cost price = 41 × 6 + 26+ × 7 = Rs. 428
    Total selling price = (41 + 26) × 7 = Rs. 469
    Profit earned = 469 – 428 = Rs. 41

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