Arun purchased 30 kg of wheat at the rate of Rs.

Arun purchased 30 kg of wheat at the rate of Rs. 11.50 per kg and 20 kg of wheat at the rate of 14.25 per kg. He mixed the two and sold the mixture. Approximately what price per kg should be sell the mixture to make 10% profit?

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Answer/Solution

13.86

Steps/Work

C.P. of 50 kg wheat = (30 * 11.50 + 20 * 14.25) = Rs. 630.
S.P. of 50 kg wheat = 110% of Rs. 630 = 110/100 * 630 = Rs.693
S.P. per kg = 693/50 = Rs. 13.86
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Arun purchased kg of wheat at the rate of $ per kg and kg of wheat at the rate of per kg. He mixed the two and sold the mixture. Approximately what price per kg should be sell the mixture to make % profit?

Calculated Answer

13.86

Step by Step Solution

In order to solve problem, you must evaluate (n0 * n1 + n2 * n3 + n4 * (n0 * n1 + n2 * n3) / 100) / (n0 + n2).

n0 =30
n1 =11.50
n2 =20
n3 =14.25
n4 =10