A merchant owns 1000 kg of sugar, of which he sells a portion for 8% profit and the remainder for 18% profit. On the overall, he improves by 14%. The quantity sold at a profit of 18 percent is:
A. 400 kg
B. 560 kg
C. 600 kg
D. 640 kg
Answer:C
A merchant owns 1000 kg of sugar, of which he sells a portion for 8% profit and the remainder for 18% profit. On the overall, he improves by 14%. The quantity sold at a profit of 18 percent is:
A. 400 kg B. 560 kg C. 600 kg D. 640 kg
Explanation: According to the law of alligation, the ratio between the first and second portions is 4:6 = 2:3.,2nd type quantity = 3/5 x 1000 kg = 600 kg.