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SSC Sample Paper SSC-CGL TIER - I Sample Test Paper-5

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    rabhu purchased 30 kg rice at the rate of Rs 17.50 per kg and another 30 kg rice of second variety. He mixed both type of rice and sold them at the rate of Rs 18.60 per kg and thus earned a profit of 20%. At what rate had he purchased the second type of rice?

    A) Rs 14.50           

    B) Rs 12.50

    C) Rs 15.50           

    D) Rs 13.50

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Total S.P = Rs 18.60 x 60 = Rs 1116 C.P at 20% profit = \[\frac{1116\times 100}{120}=\]Rs 930 Let Rs x/kg be the CP of the additional 30 kg rice then, 930 = 30 x 17.50 + 30 \[\times \]x \[\Rightarrow \,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\frac{930-525}{30}=x\Rightarrow \]x =Rs 13.5/kg


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