A grocer mixes 8 kg of lentils costing ₹60 per kg with 12 kg of lentils costing ₹40 per kg.
He sells the whole mixture at ₹54 per kg.
Find his profit percent.

Question

A grocer mixes 8 kg of lentils costing ₹60 per kg with 12 kg of lentils costing ₹40 per kg. He sells the whole mixture at ₹54 per kg. Find his profit percent.

Accepted Answer

12.5%. CP = 8×60 + 12×40 = 480 + 480 = 960 for 20 kg. SP = 20 × 54 = 1080. Profit = 120. Profit% = 120/960 × 100 = 12.5%.

A grocer mixes 8 kg of lentils costing ₹60 per kg with 12 kg of lentils costing ₹40 per kg.
He sells the whole mixture at ₹54 per kg.
Find his profit percent.

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A grocer mixes 8 kg of lentils costing ₹60 per kg with 12 kg of lentils costing ₹40 per kg.He sells the whole mixture at ₹54 per kg.Find his profit percent.

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More Class 7 Profit and Loss practice

A grocer mixes 8 kg of lentils costing ₹60 per kg with 12 kg of lentils costing ₹40 per kg.
He sells the whole mixture at ₹54 per kg.
Find his profit percent.