Practicing Success
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: |
555 1210 1665 425 |
555 |
Total rice = 2220kg Profit% = 20% Loss% = 12% Final profit% = 18% Applying alligation= 20% 12% 18% 6x : 2x = 8x Total ⇓ ×277.5 ⇓ ×277.5 555 Kg 2220 (Given) |