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    Question

    A retailer buys three types of Rice bags at ₹60, ₹40

    and ₹20 per kg respectively. He mixes them in the ratio of 1:2:3 by weight and sold them at a profit of 35%. At what price does he sell the Rice bags?
    A Rs.40/kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.45/kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.35/kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.30/kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, we can say that Let the dealer purchases 1 kg, 2 kg and 3 kg of Rice bag individually of each type Then, the price of total Rice bags is = [(1 x 60) + (2 x 40) + (3 x 20)] = 200 As the total Rice bags weight 6 kg and the retailer makes a profit of 35%, Then SP of the Rice bag/kg will be = [200 x (135/100) x (1/6)] = Rs.45/kg

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