Question

A trader has 50 Kg of pulses, part of which he sells at 8% profit and the rest at 18% profit. He gains 14% on the whole. What is the quantity sold at 18% profit?

• A. 30 Kg
• B. 25 Kg
• C. 20 Kg
• D. 40 Kg
• E. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A 30 Kg


$\therefore$ Ratio of quantities sold at 8% profit and 18% profit
=4 : 6 =2 : 3
Therefore, the quantity sold at 18% profit
$=\frac{50}{2+3}\times 3=30Kg$