Two varieties of tea having cost per kg Rs. 36 and Rs. 45 respectively are mixed in the ratio 13:8. How much quantity of this mixture should be sold at Rs. 45 per kg to get profit of Rs. 1950 ?

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26 Jul 2022 Profit & Loss Two varieties of tea having cost per kg Rs. 36 and Rs. 45 respectively are mixed in the ratio 13:8. How much quantity of this mixture should be sold at Rs. 45 per kg to get profit of Rs. 1950 ?: OPtion
1) 530 kg
2) 420 kg
3) 350 kg
4) 560 kg
5) 280 kg
6) 450 kg
7) 210 kg
8) 360 kg
9) 410 kg
10) None of these; Correct Option: 3 Best Solution (2)

G.S.Kantharao 2 years AGO

C.P of 21 mga of mixture=13*36+8*45
=468+360=828
S.P of 21=45*21=945
Profit on 21=₹117
For a profit of ₹1950 quantity=1950*21/117=350
My option is 3👈

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RAMADURAI NATESAN 2 years AGO

Cost of 1kg of mixture = (36*13/21 + 8*45/21)=828/21
Let q kg of mixture be sold to make profit of 1950.
Profit = 45q - 828q/21 = 1950
Solving, q = 350

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Two varieties of tea having cost per kg Rs. 36 and Rs. 45 respectively are mixed in the ratio 13:8.

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