Question
A certain quantity of tea is purchased at Rs 5.75 per
kilogram and sold at a profit of 15%. If the total profit earned from the sale is Rs 69, what is the quantity of tea sold?Solution
Let the total quantity of tea = n kg
Total cost price of tea = Rs 5.75n and gain % = 15%
Gain = 5.75n x 15/100 = 69
n = 6900 / (15 x 5.75) = 80
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