Shiva purchased 280 kg of Rice at the rate of 15.60/kg and mixed it with 120 kg of rice purchased at the rate of 14.40/kg. He wants to earn a profit of Rs. 10.45 per kg by selling it. What should be the selling price of the mix per kg?

• A. Rs. 26.94
• B. Rs. 27.54
• C. Rs. 25.69
• D. Rs. 22.18

Answer: (C)

Rate of rice of quantity 280 kg = Rs. 15.60/kg Rate of rice of quantity 120 kg = Rs. 14.40/kg He want to earn a profit of Rs. 10.45/kg Rate of Mix to sell to get profit of 10.45 =     280   x   15 . 60   +   120   x   14 . 40 280   +   120   +   10 . 45 4368   +   1728 400   +   10 . 45 = >   15 . 24   +   10 . 45 =   25 . 69