A merchant mixes three varieties of rice costing Rs.40/kg, Rs.48/kg and Rs.60/kg and sells the mixture at a profit of 40% at Rs.60 / kg. How many kgs of the second variety will be in the mixture if 4 kgs of the third variety is there in the mixture? a) 1 kg b) 20 kgs c) 3 kgs d) 6 kgs e) 8kgs

A merchant mixes three varieties of rice costing Rs.40/kg, Rs.48/kg and Rs.60/kg and sells the mixture at a profit of 40% at Rs.60 / kg. How many kgs of the second variety will be in the mixture if 4 kgs of the third variety is there in the mixture? a) 1 kg b) 20 kgs c) 3 kgs d) 6 kgs e) 8kgs
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D

If the selling price of mixture is Rs.60/kg and the merchant makes a profit of 20%, then the cost price of the

mixture = 60/1.2 = Rs.50/kg.

We need to find out the ratio in which the three varieties are mixed to obtain a mixture costing Rs.50 /kg.

Let variety A cost Rs.40/kg, variety B cost Rs.48 / kg and variety C cost Rs.60/kg. The mean desired price

falls between B and C.

Step 1: Find out the ratio A : C

Using allegation rule

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Step 2: QC is found by adding the value of QC in step 1 and step 2 = 1 + 5 = 6
Therefore, the ratio = 1 : 25 : 5

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Last Answer : Price of 1kg fresh batham= Rs.240 Therefore, price of 15kg = Rs.15*240= 3600  10% of 15kg which eaten by rodents = 10 x 15/100 = 1.5kg.  So, End of Year he had 15kg - 1.5kg = 13.5kg So, ... box with badham for Rs.3600 and sell that for Rs. 3645  So, profit = 3645-3600= Rs.45 more money he get.

A shopkeeper bought 30 kg of wheat at the rate of Rs 45 per Kg. He sold 40% of the total quantity at the rate of Rs 50 per Kg. Approximately, at what price per Kg should he sell the remaining quantity to make 25 per cent overall profit? 1. Rs 54 2. Rs 52 3. Rs 50 4. Rs 60

Description : A shopkeeper bought 30 kg of wheat at the rate of Rs 45 per Kg. He sold 40% of the total quantity at the rate of Rs 50 per Kg. Approximately, at what price per Kg should he sell the remaining quantity to make 25 per cent overall profit? 1. Rs 54 2. Rs 52 3. Rs 50 4. Rs 60

Last Answer : 4. Rs 60

When the sales increase from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 60,000 and profit increases by Rs. 5,000, the P/V ratio is — (a) 20% (b) 30% (c) 25% (d) 40%.

Description : When the sales increase from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 60,000 and profit increases by Rs. 5,000, the P/V ratio is — (a) 20% (b) 30% (c) 25% (d) 40%.

Last Answer : (c) 25%

Sridevi sells an article at a profit of 50%. If she had bought it at 40% less and sold it for Rs.21.50 less, She would have gained 60%. Find the cost price of the article.

Description : Sridevi sells an article at a profit of 50%. If she had bought it at 40% less and sold it for Rs.21.50 less, She would have gained 60%. Find the cost price of the article.

Last Answer : 1st selling price=150% of x = 150x/100 = 15x/10 New Cost price=60% of x = 60x/100 = 6x/10  2nd selling price = 160% of 6x/10 = 160/100 * 6x/10 = 96x/100  Therefore 15x/10 – 96x/100 = Rs.21.50  X=Rs.39.81  Therefore cost price of the article = Rs.40 (approx.)

Rosy buys Oats at Rs.10/kg and sell it in order to earn a profit of 40%. However, her faulty balance shows 1000gm when it is actually 800gm. What is her actual gain percentage? a) 35% b) 70% c) 75% d) 25% e) None of the Above

Description : Rosy buys Oats at Rs.10/kg and sell it in order to earn a profit of 40%. However, her faulty balance shows 1000gm when it is actually 800gm. What is her actual gain percentage? a) 35% b) 70% c) 75% d) 25% e) None of the Above

Last Answer : Let price of 1 kg rice = Rs.10. CP of 800 gm rice = Rs.8. She wants to earn a profit of 40% on per Kg SP = 10 + 40% of 10 = Rs. 14 per kg. Faulty balance shows 800 gm = 1000 gm (1 kg) She sells 800 gm for Rs.14. Profit = 14 – 8 = Rs. 6. Profit(%) = 6/8 * 100 = 75%. Answer: c)

Shan bought 30 liters of milk at the rate of Rs.8 per liter. He got it churned after spending Rs.10 and 5kg of cream and 30 liter of toned milk were obtained. If he sold the cream at Rs.30 per kg and toned milk at Rs.4 per liter, his profit in the transaction is: A. 20% B. 8% C. 30% D. 40%

Description : Shan bought 30 liters of milk at the rate of Rs.8 per liter. He got it churned after spending Rs.10 and 5kg of cream and 30 liter of toned milk were obtained. If he sold the cream at Rs.30 per kg and toned milk at Rs.4 per liter, his profit in the transaction is: A. 20% B. 8% C. 30% D. 40%

Last Answer : Answer – B .8% Explanation: CP =Rs.(30 x 8 + 10) = Rs.250 SP = Rs. (30 x 5 + 30 x 4) = Rs.270 Gain% = (20/250 x 100)% = 8%

The profit of a company (whose capital is divided into 25‚000 shares of Rs. 10 each) for the last three years are : Rs. 50‚000; Rs. 60‚000 and Rs. 40‚000. The fair return on investment is taken at 10% p.a. The value of company’s share will be– (A) Rs. 10 (B) Rs. 20 (C) Rs. 30 (D) Rs. 40

Description : The profit of a company (whose capital is divided into 25‚000 shares of Rs. 10 each) for the last three years are : Rs. 50‚000; Rs. 60‚000 and Rs. 40‚000. The fair return on investment is taken at 10% p.a. The value of company’s share will be– (A) Rs. 10 (B) Rs. 20 (C) Rs. 30 (D) Rs. 40

Last Answer : Answer: Rs. 20

A shopkeeper declares that he sells rice at the cost price. However he uses a weight of 425 grams. Instead of 500 grams, what is his percentage of profit? a) a) 16 5/6 b) 15 c) c) 20 7/23 d) 25 e) None of these

Description : A shopkeeper declares that he sells rice at the cost price. However he uses a weight of 425 grams. Instead of 500 grams, what is his percentage of profit? a) a) 16 5/6 b) 15 c) c) 20 7/23 d) 25 e) None of these

Last Answer : % profit = Loss/Actual Weight x 100 = 500 – 425/500 × 100 = 75/500 x 100 = 15% Answer: b)

Ganesh purchased a bed and a washing machine for Rs 40,000. Later , he sold the bed at 40% profit and the washing machine at 20% loss. Thus, he gained 4% in the whole transaction. Find cost price of the bed?

Description : Ganesh purchased a bed and a washing machine for Rs 40,000. Later , he sold the bed at 40% profit and the washing machine at 20% loss. Thus, he gained 4% in the whole transaction. Find cost price of the bed?

Last Answer : CP of bed=x x*40/100-(40,000-x)*20/100=40,000*4/100 40x-(800000-20x)=160000 60x-800000=160000 60x=960000 X=Rs16000

Investment costing Rs.50,000 at the loss of Rs.3,000 cash outflow in investing activity is -------- a) Rs.53,000 b) Rs.50,000 c) Rs.47,000 d) Rs.48,000

Description : Investment costing Rs.50,000 at the loss of Rs.3,000 cash outflow in investing activity is -------- a) Rs.53,000 b) Rs.50,000 c) Rs.47,000 d) Rs.48,000

Last Answer : c) Rs.47,000

Kannan sells laddu at Rs.30 per kg. A laddu is made up of flour and sugar in the ratio of 5:3. The ratio of price of sugar and flour is 7:3 (per kg). Thus, he earns 67% profit. What is the cost price of sugar?

Description : Kannan sells laddu at Rs.30 per kg. A laddu is made up of flour and sugar in the ratio of 5:3. The ratio of price of sugar and flour is 7:3 (per kg). Thus, he earns 67% profit. What is the cost price of sugar?

Last Answer : Since, the profit is 67, so the selling price will be 167% of the cost price ∴Ratio of selling price to cost price will be 5:3 ∴Cost price of laddu =30*3/5 = 18 Let cost of flour and sugar is 3s and 7s respectively ... )/8=18 15s+21s=144 36s=144 s = 4 ∴Price of sugar = 7s = 7 4 = Rs. 28

A dealer allows a discount of 40 % on the marked price to the retailer. The retailer sells at 10% below the marked price. If the customer pays Rs.38 for an article, what profit is made by the retailer on it?

Description : A dealer allows a discount of 40 % on the marked price to the retailer. The retailer sells at 10% below the marked price. If the customer pays Rs.38 for an article, what profit is made by the retailer on it?

Last Answer : Let dealer marked price = 100%, Retailer's C.P = 60% And the retailer sells at 10% less than the marked price =>S.P = 90% If S.P of 90% of the retailer costs Rs.38 to customer, So its C.P of 60% will cost 60*38/90 = 25 Profit made by the retailer = 38-25 = Rs.13

A limited company makes a net profit of Rs. 2,00,000 after writing off preliminary expenses amounting to Rs. 20,000 and providing for depreciation on assets amounting to Rs. 40,000 and gain of Rs. 10,000 on sale of a piece of machinery. What are the funds from operation ? (A) Rs. 2,00,000 (B) Rs. 2,40,000 (C) Rs. 2,50,000 (D) Rs. 2,60,000

Description : A limited company makes a net profit of Rs. 2,00,000 after writing off preliminary expenses amounting to Rs. 20,000 and providing for depreciation on assets amounting to Rs. 40,000 and gain of Rs. 10,000 on sale of a piece of ... 2,00,000 (B) Rs. 2,40,000 (C) Rs. 2,50,000 (D) Rs. 2,60,000

Last Answer : Answer: Rs. 2,50,000

Capital employed at the end of the year is Rs.4,20,000. Profit earned Rs.40.000. Average capital employed is A Rs.4,20,000 B Rs.4,00,000 C Rs.4,40,000 D Rs.4,60,000

Description : Capital employed at the end of the year is Rs.4,20,000. Profit earned Rs.40.000. Average capital employed is A Rs.4,20,000 B Rs.4,00,000 C Rs.4,40,000 D Rs.4,60,000

Last Answer : Rs 400000