Sheela purchases two varieties of apples - A and B - for a total of Rupees 2800. The weights in kg of A and B purchased by Sheela are in the ratio 5 : 8 but the cost per kg of A is 20% more than that of B. Sheela sells A and B with profits of 15% and 10% respectively. What is the overall profit in Rupees?
Explanation:
The two types of apples sold A and B are bought in the ratio of 5: 8. Considering the weights to be 5x and 8x. The cost price of A is 20 percent higher than that of B. Considering the cost price of B = y, A = 6y/5. The total cost price of A = (5x) ∙ 6y5
The total cost price of B = (8x) ∙ (y)
THe total cost price = 8xy + 6xy = 14xy 14xy = 2800. xy = 200. THe cost price of A = 1200. THe cost price of B = 1600. A is sold a profit of 15 percent. 15 percent of 1200 = 180. B is sold at a profit of 10 percent. 10 percent of 1600 = 160. The total profit is 180 + 160 = 340
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