Question

4. A man purchased a certain number of oranges at the rate of 2 for 5 and sold them at
the rate of 3 for 8. In the process, he gained 20. Find the number of oranges he
bought

Answer 1

Answer:

120

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the man purchase 6k oranges.

==> CP of 6k oranges = Cost of one orange x No. of oranges bought

                                = (5/2)x6k = Rs.15k

SP of 6k oranges = SP of one orange x no. of oranges sold

                         = (8/3) x 6k = 16k.

Therefore Profit = SP - CP = 16k -15k = 1k = Rs.20 (given)

                                                       ==> k = 20.

Hence man purchased oranges = 6k = 6x20 = 120