Question

a dozen pairs of socks quoted at rs. 180 are available at discount of 20%. how many pairs of socks can be bought for rs. 48?

Answer 1

A dozen pairs = 12 pairs

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Find price after discount:

Discount = 20% x 180 = 0.2 x 180 = Rs36

Price after discount = 180 - 36 = Rs144

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Find price of 1 pair:

12 paris = Rs 144

1 pair = 144 ÷ 12 = Rs 12

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Find number of socks that can be bought for Rs 48:

48 ÷ 12 = 4 pairs

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Answer: Rs 48 can buy you 4 pairs of socks.

Answer 2

Answer:

It's five pairs the above answer is wrong