Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Mixture and Alligation

Question:

A dishonest shopkeeper buys milk at Rs 24/liter and adds \(\frac{1}{3}\) of water and sells it at Rs 32/liter.  What is his gain?

Options:

33.33%

50%

77.78%

66.67%

Correct Answer:

77.78%

Explanation:

\(\frac{1}{3}\) → (where 1 → Mixed Water and 3 → Purchased quantuty)

Purchase Quantity    +    Water           =           Total

             3                +        1              =             4

             ↓                                                          ↓

           ×24 (Rs./ltr)                                       ×32 (Rs./ltr)

            ↓                                                          ↓         

  CP →  72                                                      128  ← SP 

Profit → \(\frac{128 - 72}{72}\) = \(\frac{56}{72}\) × 100 = 77.78%