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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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