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A merchant has 2000 kg of rice, one part of which he sells at 36% profit and the rest at 16% profit. He gains 28% on the whole. Find the quantity sold at 16%.

A) 400 kg
B) 300 kg
C) 900 kg
D) 800 kg

Correct Answer:




D) 800 kg

Description for Correct answer:

According to the rule of allegation,

Therefore, Quantity sold at 16% profit

= \( \Large \frac{a}{a+b} \times Total \ quantity \)

= \( \Large \frac{2}{5} \times 2000 \) = 800 Kg.

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