Sharad bought 36 kg of sugar at the rate of Rs. 45 per kg and 24 kg more at the rate of Rs. 40 per kg. He mixed these two varieties and sold the mixture at 20% profit. At what rate per kg did he sell…

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Sharad bought 36 kg of sugar at the rate of Rs. 45 per kg and 24 kg more at the rate of Rs. 40 per kg. He mixed these two varieties and sold the mixture at 20% profit. At what rate per kg did he sell the mixture of sugar ?

PYQPulse · Accepted Answer

51.60

PYQPulse · Answer

Explanation: Total C.P. of 60 kg of sugar = Rs. $$(36 	imes 45 + 24 	imes 40)$$ = Rs. $$(1620 + 960)$$ = Rs. $$2580$$ Total S.P. = $$2580 	imes \frac{120}{100}$$ = Rs. $$3096$$ $$	herefore$$ S.P. per kg = $$\frac{3096}{60}$$ = Rs. $$51.60$$

Sharad bought 36 kg of sugar at the rate of Rs. 45 per kg and 24 kg more at the rate of Rs. 40 per kg. He mixed these two varieties and sold the mixture at 20% profit. At what rate per kg did he sell the mixture of sugar ?

Answer: A. 51.60

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