Question

A fruit seller buys oranges at the rate of 2 for a Tuppee and sells then at the rate of 5 for three Tuppee find his gain present.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

C.P of 2 oranges = 1Rupee

S.P of 5 oranges= 3 Rupee

In order to equal the no of oranges take lcm of 2 & 5. LCM will be 10

C.p of 10 oranges will be

C.P of 10 ORANGES= 5 Rupees(Multiply on both side by 5 to get 10 oranges price)

S.P of 10 oranges = 6 Rupees( Multiply on both sides by 2)

Gain of 1 Rupee

Profit percentage = 1/5*100= 20%