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Railways PYQCBT 1 2016

RRB NTPC · Question 51

A shop keeper purchase 10 kg of rice and 20 kg of sugar at Rs. 75 and Rs. 85 per kg respectively. On selling, he gained 20% on rice and 10% on sugar. What was the total sale price?

  1. Rs. 2,695

  2. Rs. 2,770

  3. Rs. 2,800

  4. Rs. 2,750

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Answer: (B) Rs. 2,770

Explanation

Cost of rice = 10 × 75 = Rs 750; sold at 20% gain for 900. Cost of sugar = 20 × 85 = Rs 1,700; sold at 10% gain for 1,870. Total sale price = 900 + 1870 = Rs 2,770.