Question

· A dealer bought a number of eggs at 36 a dozen and sold them at 50% pre
the selling price per egg.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Given - cp = Rs 18 per dozen

Therefor cp of one egg = 18/12 = Rs 1.5

% profit = 50% = (sp - 1.5) * 100 / 1.5

(50 * 1.5) / 100 = sp - 1.5

75/100 = sp - 1.5

sp - 1.5 = 0.75

sp = 0.75 + 1.5 = Rs 2.25

Answer - Selling price of an egg is Rs 2.25

Answer 2

Answer:

Rs. 2.25 per egg

Step-by-step explanation:

CP of one dozen eggs = Rs. 18

Profit = 50 %

SP of one dozen eggs = 18 x 150% = Rs. 27

Selling Price per egg = 27/12 =  Rs. 2.25