Question

15. A man purchased some eggs at 3 for 16 and sold them at 5 for 36. Thus, he gained * 168
in all. How many eggs did he purchase?
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Answer 1

Answer:

90eggs

Step-by-step explanation:

CP of 3 eggs=16

So of 5 eggs=36

Cp of one egg=16/3

SP of one egg=36/5

profit on one egg=36/5-16/3=(108-80)/15=28/15

number of eggs=total profit/profit on one egg

=168÷28/15

=90