A merchant has 1000 kg of sugar, part of which he sells at 8% profit and the rest at 18% profit. He gains 14% on the whole. The quantity sold at 18% profit is:
| 1. | A merchant has 1000 kg of sugar, part of which he sells at 8% profit and the rest at 18% profit. He gains 14% on the whole. The quantity sold at 18% profit is: |
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Answer: Option C Explanation:
By the rule of alligation, we have:
Ration of 1st and 2nd parts = 4 : 6 = 2 : 3
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Quantity of 2nd kind =
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