Madhu bought 35 kg of sugar for Rs. 1470. She sold it at a loss equal to the selling price of 5 kg of it. What is the selling price (in Rs.) of 8 kg of sugar?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 294
Cost price of the 1 kg sugar = 1470/35 = 42 per kg
Loss = 5 Sp
Loss = CP - SP
5 SP = 35 CP - 35 SP
40 SP = 35 × 42
SP = 1470/40 = 36.75
So, the SP of 8 kg Sugar = 36.75 × 8 = 294