Question

37 Find how many kg of sugar costing Rs. 26.2 per kg must be mixed with 224 kg of sugar
costing Rs. 33.6 per kg so that by selling the mixture at Rs. 34.8 per kg the shopkeeper
makes a profit of 20%.​

Answer 1

Answer:

(X+224)×29=x×26.2+224×33.6

2.8x=224×4.6

X=224×4.6÷2.8

=368

actual costing of mixed sugar=100/120×34.8=29

so 368 Kg oh sugar costing of Rs 33.6/kg to be mixed