Of the two varieties of rice available, variety A is bought at Rs.32 per kg and variety B at Rs.80 per kg. Two varieties of rice are mixed together in the respective ratio of 8:5 and the mixture is sold at Rs.72 per kg. What per cent of profit approximately the seller receives ?

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Let $8 x$ Kg. of variety A is Mixed
The $5 x$ Kg of vaeriety B is Mixed
Total Cost price = $8 x \times 32 + 5 x \times 80 = 656 x$
Total sale price = $13 x \times 72 = 936 x$
So, Profit % = $42.68$ %

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Of the two varieties of rice available, variety A is bought at Rs.32 per kg and variety B at Rs.80 per kg. Two varieties of rice are mixed together in the respective ratio of 8:5 and the mixture is sold at Rs.72 per kg. What per cent of profit approximately the seller receives ?

Let 8xKg. of variety A is MixedThe 5x Kg of vaeriety B is MixedTotal Cost price = 8x×32+5x×80=656xTotal sale price = 13x×72=936x So, Profit % = 42.68%

Let $8 x$ Kg. of variety A is Mixed
The $5 x$ Kg of vaeriety B is Mixed
Total Cost price = $8 x \times 32 + 5 x \times 80 = 656 x$
Total sale price = $13 x \times 72 = 936 x$
So, Profit % = $42.68$ %