Question

10. A man purchases some oranges at the rate of 3
for 40 and the same quantity at 5 for 60. If he
sells all the oranges at the rate of 3 for 50, then
find his gain or loss per cent (to the nearest
integer).
(a) 31% loss
(b) 32% profit
(c) 34% loss
(d) 31% profit

Answer 1

Answer:

the Answer is (b)

Step-by-step explanation:

Oranges price

SP→3×10=30  50×10=10

= 500

Gain percent =ProfitC.P×100

⇒500−380380×100

⇒120380×100=60019=31.57=32%