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Q · Mixture and AlligationMedium · 45s
A trader mixes two types of rice costing Rs. 40/kg and Rs. 50/kg in the ratio 3:2. If he sells the mixture at Rs. 48/kg, what is his profit percentage?
TopicMixture and Alligation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Cost price of mixture = ₹44/kg
Selling price = ₹48/kg
Profit % = (4 / 44) × 100 = 9.09%
Answer: 9.09% profit
Final Answer: Option A - 10%