Question

A merchant has 50 kg of sugar, part of which he sells at 8% profit and the rest at 18% profit. He gains 14% on the whole. The quntity sold at 18% profit is:

• A. 20 kg
• B. 30 kg
• C. 15 kg
• D. 35 kg
• E. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B 30 kg


Ratio =4 : 6 =2 : 3
Quantity sold on 18% profit $=\frac{50}{5}\times 3$
=30 kg.