A trader has 50 kg of pulses, part of which he sells at 8% profit and rest at 18% profit. He gains 14% on the whole. What is the quantity sold at 18% profit?

A) 30 Kg

B) 35 Kg

C) 40 Kg

D) 60 Kg

Correct answer:
A) 30 Kg

Description for Correct answer:
According to the rule of allegation, Part I M Part II

Part I (8%) : Part II (18%) = 4 : 6 = 2 : 3

Therefore, Quantity sold at 18% = \( \Large \frac{3}{5} \times 50 \) = 30 kg


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