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SSC Quantitative Aptitude Mixture And Alligation Question Bank Mixture and Allegation (II)

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    A merchant has 2000 kg of rice, one part of which he sells at 36% profit and the rest at 16% profit. He gains 28% on the whole. Find the quantity sold at 16%.

    A) 400 kg

    B) 300 kg

    C) 900 kg

    D) 800 kg

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] Part I (16%) : Part II (36%)             = 8 : 12 = 2 : 3             \[\therefore \] Quantity sold at 16% profit                         \[=\frac{2}{5}\times 2000=800\,\,kg\]


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