Question

John bought 20 kg of wheat at the rate ofRs.8.50 per kg and 35 kg at the rate ofRs.8.75 per

kg. He mixed the two. Approximately at what price per kg should he sell the mixture to

make 40% profit at the cost price?​

Answer 1

hey mate!

here is ur ans...

Cost Price of 55- Kg of Wheat

= [(8.50x 20)+(8.75x35)]= Rs.476.25

Sale Price of 55- Kg of Wheat to yield a profit of 40%

= Rs.476.25 x 1.40 =Rs. 666.75

Sale Price of the wheat / Kg = Rs.666.75/55 =Rs. 12.12

≈ Rs. 12

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Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Cost Price of 55- Kg of Wheat

= [(8.50x 20)+(8.75x35)]= Rs.476.25

Sale Price of 55- Kg of Wheat to yield a profit of 40%

= Rs.476.25 x 1.40 =Rs. 666.75

Sale Price of the wheat / Kg = Rs.666.75/55 =Rs. 12.12

≈ Rs. 12