Mixtures and Allegations Practice Test 1

Question : 6 of 40

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How many kilogram of superior quality cement costing Rs 60 per kg must be mixed with 12 kg sand costing Rs 5 per kg so that 20% may be gained by selling the mixture at Rs 48 per kg?

40 kg
39 kg
43 kg
36 kg
Cannot be determined

Validate

Solution:

SP of 1 kg of mixture = Rs 48
CP of 1 kg of mixture

= 100 / {100 +20} × 48

= Rs 40

So, 43 kg of cement must be mixed with 12 kg of sand in order to gain 20%.

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