A trader mixes 26 kg of wheat at Rs. 20/kg with 30 kg of wheat at Rs. 36/kg and sells the mixture at Rs. 30/kg. What is his profit percentage? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A trader mixes 26 kg of wheat at Rs. 20/kg with 30 kg of wheat at Rs. 36/kg and sells the mixture at Rs. 30/kg. What is his profit percentage?

A. 6.25%

B. 5%

C. 4%

D. 5.6%

Answer: Option B

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Total Cost Price = (26 * 20) + (30 * 36) = 520 + 1080 = 1600. Total quantity = 56 kg. Total Selling Price = 56 * 30 = 1680. Profit = 80. Profit percentage = (80 / 1600) * 100 = 5%.

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A person buys 5 kg of sugar at Rs. 35 per kg and sells at Rs. 42 per kg. What is the profit percentage?

A. 25%

B. 30%

C. 15%

D. 20%

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
CP = 5*35 = 175, SP = 5*42 = 210, profit = 35, profit% = 35/175*100 = 20%.

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If the cost price of an article is Rs. 120 and the selling price is Rs. 150, what is the profit percentage?

A. 30%

B. 20%

C. 25%

D. 15%

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Correct Answer: Option C

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A shopkeeper sells a fan for Rs. 800, losing 20%. Find the cost price.

A. Rs. 1000

B. Rs. 950

C. Rs. 1050

D. Rs. 900

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Correct Answer: Option A

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SP = 80% of CP => CP = 800 / 0.8 = 1000.

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