Subject

    Quantitative Aptitude

    Topic

    Profit & Loss

    A merchant mixes two types of oil one costing Rs. 180 per kg and the other costing Rs. 220 in the ratio 3 : 1. What is the approximate profit percent if he sells this at Rs. 210 per kg.

    ক)
    9.8%
    খ)
    11%
    গ)
    7.6%
    ঘ)
    10.5%

    Explanation

    Cost price of the oil = (3/4)×C.P of first oil + (1/4)×C.P second oil = (3/4)×180+(1/4)×220 = 135 + 55 = Rs. 190 per kg ⇒ Selling price of the oil = Rs. 210 per kg ∴ Profit on 1 kg of oil = S.P – CP = 210 – 190 = Rs. 20 Profit percentage = [Profit/(C.P)]×100 = (20/190)×100 = (20/19)×10 ≃ 10.5%

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