SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 52

SSC CHSL - 3 June 2022 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q52

A dealer had 120 kg of wheat. A part of it was sold by him at 10% gain and the rest at 25% gain. overall, he had a gain of 15%. How much of the wheat was sold at 10% gain?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 80 kg.

By using Allegation Method:

+10%               +25%

              15%

10          :           5

So, the wheat was sold at 10% gain = 120/15 × 10 = 80kg