Mixture sold at a price with x% gain: quantity of the second variety
The same question, asked 2 times: 12 Sep 2025 S3*, 14 Sep 2025 S1. Every wording below, oldest first.
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Question 1
12 Sep 2025 S3
68How many approximate kgs of sugar costing ₹45 per kg must be mixed with 25 kg of sugar costing ₹32 per kg so that a gain may be obtained by selling the mixture at ₹43.70 per kg?Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 2
14 Sep 2025 S1
66A grocer mixes 40 kg of lentils costing ₹65 per kg with a certain quantity of lentils costing ₹80 per kg. If he sells the mixture at ₹75 per kg, making a profit, what quantity of the second type of lentils did he mix?Tap an option to check your answer.