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Ramsukh bhai sells rasgulla(a favourite Indian sweets) at Rs.15 per kg. A rasgulla is made up of flour and sugar in the ratio 5:3. The ratio of price of sugar and flour is 7:3 (per kg). Thus he earns 66 \(\frac{2}{3}\)% profit. What is the cost price of sugar?
Ramsukh bhai sells rasgulla(a favourite Indian sweets) at Rs.15 per kg. A rasgulla is made up of flour and sugar in the ratio 5:3. The ratio of price of sugar and flour is 7:3 (per kg). Thus he earns 66 \(\frac{2}{3}\)% profit. What is the cost price of sugar?
Updated On: Oct 4, 2024
- Rs.10/kg
- Rs.9/kg
- Rs.18/kg
- Rs.14/kg
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The correct option is (D): Rs.14/kg
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