SOLUTION: A merchant buys tea at the rate of Rs.4.10,Rs.3.75 and 4.50 per kg and mixes them in the proportion of 5:4:1.At what price should he sell the mixture to gain 25%?

SOLUTION: A merchant buys tea at the rate of Rs.4.10,Rs.3.75 and 4.50 per kg and mixes them in the proportion of 5:4:1.At what price should he sell the mixture to gain 25%?

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Question 736373: A merchant buys tea at the rate of Rs.4.10,Rs.3.75 and 4.50 per kg and mixes them in the proportion of 5:4:1.At what price should he sell the mixture to gain 25%?
Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4.10,Rs.3.75 and 4.50 per kg
suppose he mixes 5 kg,4kg & 1 kg of mix to make 10 kg
5*4.10+4*3.75+1*4.5=40
Mixture costs 40/10 = Rs.4.00 /kg
4*1.25 = Rs. 5 /kg
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