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A trader has 50 kg of pulses, part of which he sells at 14% profit and the rest at 6% loss. On the whole his loss is 4%. How much quantity is sold at 14% profit and how much at 6% loss?
A trader has 50 kg of pulses, part of which he sells at 14% profit and the rest at 6% loss. On the whole his loss is 4%. How much quantity is sold at 14% profit and how much at 6% loss?
Updated On: Oct 24, 2024
- 5 kg, 45 kg
- 15 kg, 35 kg
- 10kg, 40 kg
- None of these
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