Question

    Anjum bought 1 litre of milk at Rs. 50 per litre, 500

    grams of sugar for Rs. 30 per kg, and 200 grams of coffee for Rs. 125 per kg. From these ingredients, he can prepare 3 cups of coffee. If Anjum aims to make a 20% profit on his total costs, what should be the selling price of one cup of coffee?
    A Rs. 48 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 40 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 32 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 36 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Cost price of 1 litre milk = Rs. 50 Cost price of 500 grams sugar = Rs. 15 Cost price of coffee of 200 g = Rs. 25 Cost price of 3 cups of coffee = 50 + 15 + 25 = Rs. 90 Selling price of 3 cups of coffee = 90 × 120% = Rs. 108 Selling price of 1 cup of coffee = 108/3 = Rs. 36 Hence, option d.

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