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    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.
    A Rs.1368 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.2368 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.2360 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.2168 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the cost price of Bournvita = Rs.'b' Cost price of Horlicks = Rs. (2000 – b) According to the question, (b Γ— 120%):(2000 – b) Γ— 116% = 45:29 1.20b Γ— 29 = 2320 Γ— 45 – 1.16b Γ— 45 34.8b = 104400 – 52.2b 87b = 104400 b = 1200 Selling price of Bournvita = 1200 Γ— 120% = Rs. 1440 Selling price of Horlicks = 800 Γ— 116% = Rs. 928 Required total = 1440 + 928 = Rs.2368

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