27 Views

Question : A shopkeeper has 2220 kg of rice. A part of which he sells at a 20% profit and the rest at a 12% profit. He gains 18% on the whole. The quantity (in kg) sold at a 12% profit is:

Option 1: 555

Option 2: 1210

Option 3: 1665

Option 4: 425


Team Careers360 2nd Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 555


Solution :
Using mixture and alligation,
So, the ratio of the quantity of rice that is sold at 20% profit to the quantity of rice that is sold at 12% = 3 : 1
Now, the quantity of rice that is sold at 12% profit = 2220 × $\frac{1}{(3 + 1)}$ = 555 kg
∴ The quantity sold at a 12% profit is 555 kg.
Hence, the correct answer is 555.

SSC CGL Complete Guide

Candidates can download this ebook to know all about SSC CGL.

Download EBook

Know More About

Related Questions

TOEFL ® Registrations 2024
Apply
Accepted by more than 11,000 universities in over 150 countries worldwide
Manipal Online M.Com Admissions
Apply
Apply for Online M.Com from Manipal University
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books