Question

A trader mixes 26 kg of rice at Rs. 20 per kg with 30 kg of rice of other
variety at Rs. 36 per kg and sells the mixture at Rs. 30 per kg. His profit
percent is:
(a)No profit, no loss (b)5%
(c)8% (d)10% (e)None of these

Answer 1

Answer:

5%

Step-by-step explanation:

C.P. of 56 kg rice =Rs.(26×20+30×36)=Rs.(520+1080)=Rs.1600.

S.P. of 56 kg rice =Rs.(56×30)=Rs.1680.

∴Gain=(

1600

80

×100)% =5%.