Question
A shopkeeper mixes 20 kg of tea at Rs. 30 per kg with 30 kg of tea at Rs. 50 per kg. What is the cost price of the mixture per kg?
Option 3 : Rs. 42
Detailed Solution
सही उत्तर Rs. 42 है।
Total cost $= 20 \times 30 + 30 \times 50 = 600 + 1,500 = 2,100$ for 50 kg, so the cost per kg is $2,100 / 50 = 42$.
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Question:
A shopkeeper mixes 20 kg of tea at Rs. 30 per kg with 30 kg of tea at Rs. 50 per kg. What is the cost price of the mixture per kg?
Correct Answer: Rs. 42
Total cost $= 20 \times 30 + 30 \times 50 = 600 + 1,500 = 2,100$ for 50 kg, so the cost per kg is $2,100 / 50 = 42$.