Arbind has 650 kg of wheat. A part of which he sells at 9% profit and the rest at 19% profit to get 15% profit on the whole. What is the quantity (in kg) of wheat sold by Arbind at 9% profit?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 260.
Given:
Arbind has 650 kg of wheat
A part of which he sells at 9% profit and the rest at 19% profit to get 15% profit on the whole
Explanation:
So, the ratio of the quantity of Part 1 and Part 2 is 2 : 3
Hence, the quantity (in kg) of wheat sold by Arbind at 9% profit (650 × 2/5) = 260 kg