Question

a florist bought 240 roses at rupees 9 per dozen. if he sold all of them at rupees 1each what profit did he make? also what is his profit per cent?

Answer 1

C.P of 1 rose = 9/12 = 0.75

S.P of 1 rose = Re 1

Hence, since S.P. is greater than C.P. so he has made profit.

Profit = S.P. – C.P. = 1-0.75 = 0.25

Hence, profit on sale of 1 rose = 0.25

This means that the profit on sale of 240 roses = 240 x 0.25 = Rs 60

Profit % = (Profit/C.P.) x 100

= (0.25/0.75) x 100

= 100/3