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      Question

      A wholesaler has 3500 kg of maize. He sells some at 28%

      profit and the remaining at 16% profit. The overall profit is 22%. Find the quantity (in kg) sold at 16% profit.
      A 1750 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 1350 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 1500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 1000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the quantity of maize sold at 28% profit be n kg.

      Then, the quantity sold at 16% profit = 3500 - n kg.
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      Thus, the quantity of maize sold at 16% profit = 3500 - 1750 = 1750 kg.

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