Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1638 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 8: General Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude

Subtopic: Ratios & Percentages

Question Statement:

A coffee blend is prepared by mixing Robusta coffee at Rs 300/kg with Arabica coffee at Rs 500/kg in the ratio 3:2. If the blend is sold at Rs 456/kg, the profit percentage is:

Options:

  • (A) 20%
  • (B) 15%
  • (C) 18%
  • (D) 25%

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Cost of blend $= (3 \times 300 + 2 \times 500) / 5 = (900 + 1000) / 5 = 380$ Rs/kg. Profit $= (456 - 380) / 380 = 76 / 380 = 20\%$.
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