A merchant made two types of mixed oils P & Q with three different types of oils, X, Y and Z in the ratios 3:2:5 and 4:3:3 respectively with the costs of each litre of X, Y and Z being ₹120, ₹125 and ₹150 respectively. How much profit will the merchant make if he sells 100 litres each of P and Q at the same rate of ₹136 per litre?
A merchant made two types of mixed oils P & Q with three different types of oils, X, Y and Z in the ratios 3:2:5 and 4:3:3 respectively with the costs of each litre of X, Y and Z being ₹120, ₹125 and ₹150 respectively. How much profit will the merchant make if he sells 100 litres each of P and Q at the same rate of ₹136 per litre?
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 4
Cost per litre of X, Y, Z: .
Cost of Mixture P (3:2:5 ratio):
Total parts = .
Cost for 10 parts = .
Cost per litre of P = .
Cost of Mixture Q (4:3:3 ratio):
Total parts = .
Cost for 10 parts = .
Cost per litre of Q = .
Profit Calculation for 100 litres of P and 100 litres of Q sold at ₹136/litre:
Profit from P = .
Profit from Q = .
Total profit = .