wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

By mixing two brands of tea and selling the mixture at the rate of Rs. 177 per kg a shopkeeper makes a profit of 18%. For every 2 kg of one brand costing Rs 200 per kg, 3 kg of the other brand is added, then how much per kg does the other brand cost

A
Rs 110.67
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Rs 116.67
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
Rs 126.67
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
None of these
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B Rs 116.67
Cost price of mixture be x per kg.
Hence,
1.18x=177
x=150 per kg
Now atp,
2200+3y5=150
400+3y=750
3y=350
y=116.67

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
1
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Prices Related to Buying and Selling
MATHEMATICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon