By mixing two qualities of sugar in the ratio 2 3 and selling the mixture at the rate of Rs 22...........

Quantitative Aptitude ( CCS) Profit and loss

By mixing two qualities of sugar in the ratio 2 : 3 and selling the mixture at the rate of Rs. 22 per kilogram, a shopkeeper makes a profit of 10%. If the cost of the smaller quantity be Rs.14 per kg, then the cost per kg of the larger quantity is ?

Rs.23

Rs.24

Rs.25

Rs.26

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Explanation:

Cost Price of 5 kg = Rs.(14*2 + x*3) = (28 + 3x).
Sell price of 5 kg = Rs. (22x5) = Rs. 110.
[{110 - (28 + 3x)}/(28 + 3x) ]* 100 =10
[82-3x/28 + 3x]= 1 / 10
820 - 30x = 28 +3x
33x = 792
x = 24