Question

A fruit seller purchases oranges at the rate of 3 for rs 5 and sells at 2 for rs4.Find his profit percent

Answer 1

c.p. of 3 oranges=rs.5
s.p. of 2 oranges=rs.4
s.p. of each orange=4/2=2
then s.p. of 3 oeanfes= 6
profit= 6_5=1 rupee
profit percentage=1/5×100=20
profit percentage = 20%