Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

Rohit purchased 12 kg of oranges for a total price ₹480 and 18 kg of guavas at 30 per kg. What is the per kg average cost of the fruits purchased by Rohit ?

Options:

₹36.00

₹34.00

₹37.20

₹38.20

Correct Answer:

₹34.00

Explanation:

Cost price of 12 kg = 480

Cost price of 18kg = 30/kg

Total cost  = 480 + 18 × 30 = 1020

Average cost = \(\frac{1020}{18 + 12}\) = 34/kg