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The cost price of two types of tea are Rs. 180 per kg and Rs. 200 per kg. On mixing them in the ratio 5:3, the mixture is sold at Rs. 210 per kg . In the whole transaction, the gain percent is
- A15%
- B14%
- C13%
- D12%
Correct answer: D
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5x+3x=210
8x=210 x=1680
1st type of tea = 180*5=900
2nd type of tea =200*3=600
total =1500
profit=1680-1500=180
gain=(180/1500)*100=12%
8x=210 x=1680
1st type of tea = 180*5=900
2nd type of tea =200*3=600
total =1500
profit=1680-1500=180
gain=(180/1500)*100=12%