Question

A dealer sells two qualities of washing powders at 18 and 14 per kg respectively making
a profit of 8% and 5% respectively. How, should he mix the two if he desires to sell the
mixture at * 17 per kg to earn a profit of 10 2 %?
Explanation in detail plz​

Answer 1

Answer:

Average CP of Mixed Tea when Mixed in Ratio 3:2

=

3+2

40×3+50×2

=

5

220

=Rs.44

Wen SP=Rs. 48/kg

=

44

4

×100=9.09≈10% gain

Answer 2

let the quantities in which washing powder are mixed be x:y

using alligation

x. y.

14. 18.

\ /

17

/ \

1 3

x:y = 1:3