Anil purchased 30 kg of wheat at the rate of Rs. 22 per kg and 20 kg of wheat at the rate ofRs. 24 per kg. He mixed the two. Approximately at what rate per kg should he sell the mixture tomake 25% profit?

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The total cost of the wheat is (30 kg * Rs. 22) + (20 kg * Rs. 24) = Rs. 660 + Rs. 480 = Rs. 1140 for 50 kg. The cost per kg is Rs. 1140 / 50 kg = Rs. 22.8. To make a 25% profit, he should sell it at Rs. 22.8 * 1.25 = Rs. 28.5, approximately Rs. 28.

Anil Purchased 30 Kg of Wheat at the Rate of Rs