SSC CGL – Combined Graduate Level Examination · Question 59
A merchant mixes 50 kg of rice costing ₹60/kg with another variety costing ₹90/kg. He sells at ₹75/kg with 8% profit. How much of the second variety (approximate) did he mix?
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Answer: (C) 23 kg
Explanation
Mix CP = 75/1.08 ≈ 69.44. Alligation: x = 50 × 9.44/20.56 ≈ 23 kg.