How many $kg$ of salt at $42$ $P$ per $kg$ must a man mix with $25 \, kg$ of salt at $24$ $P$ per $kg$,so that he may,on selling the mixture at $40$ $P$ per $kg$,gain $25 \%$ on the outlay?

  • A
    $20$
  • B
    $30$
  • C
    $40$
  • D
    $50$

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