Question

Ranjith purchased 40 kg of rice at Rs. 12.50 per kg and 25 kg of rice at Rs. 15.10 per kg. He mixed the two types of rice together. At what rate per kg should he sell the mixed lot so as to earn a profit of $10\%$?

• A. Rs. 13.75
• B. Rs. 14.85
• C. Rs. 14.35
• D. Rs. 13.85

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Rs. 14.85

Answer 2

The correct answer is (B): Rs. 14.85