Question
The combined cost price of Bournvita and Horlicks is Rs.
2000. With Horlicks sold at a 16% profit and Bournvita at a 20% profit, and given that the ratio of the selling price of Bournvita to Horlicks is 45:29, determine the total selling price of Bournvita and Horlicks.Solution
ATQ, Let the cost price of Bournvita = Rs.'b' Cost price of Horlicks = Rs. (2000 – b) According to the question, (b × 120%):(2000 – b) × 116% = 45:29 1.20b × 29 = 2320 × 45 – 1.16b × 45 34.8b = 104400 – 52.2b 87b = 104400 b = 1200 Selling price of Bournvita = 1200 × 120% = Rs. 1440 Selling price of Horlicks = 800 × 116% = Rs. 928 Required total = 1440 + 928 = Rs.2368
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