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    Question

    Lata bought 600 coffee mugs, which was 50% more than the

    number of plates purchased by her. She sold each coffee mug at the rate of Rs. 20 for 4 and sold each plate for Rs. 25 each. The total amount earned by her after selling all the coffee mugs and plates together is what percent of the amount earned by her after selling all the plates?
    A 130% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 125% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 150% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 160% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Number of plates purchased by Lata = 600 / 1.5 = 400 Amount earned by selling all the coffee mugs = 600 × (20 / 4) = Rs. 3000 Amount earned by selling all the plates = 400 × 25 = Rs. 10000 Required percentage = {(3000 + 10000) / 10000} × 100 = 130%

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