Question

9.
A man buys 2 dozen bananas at Rs. 16 per dozen. After selling 18 bananas at the rate of Rs. 12 per dozen, the
shopkeeper reduced the rate to Rs. 4 per dozen. The percent loss is
(1) 25.2%
(2) 32.4%
(3) 36.5%
(4) 37.5%​

Answer 1

Answer:

37.5

Step-by-step explanation:

₹4 were reduced per dozen

Answer 2

Answer:

C) 37.5%

Step-by-step explanation:

C.P. = Rs. (16 x 2) = 32

S.P. = (12 x 1.5 + 4 x 0.5) = (18 + 2) = Rs.20

∴ Loss % = ( 32/12 ×100)% = 37.5%