Question

A fruitseller bought 20 dozen oranges for Rs140. he sold the oranges at the rate of Rs 7.50 per dozen . find his gain or loss

Answer 1

cp for 20 dozen=140
sp for 1 dozen=7.50
sp for 20 dozen=7.50×140
=1050
as sp>cp,profit
profit=sp-cp
=1050-140
=910

Answer 2

no. of dozen=20
cost of 20dozen=Rs140
he sold 1dozen for Rs7. 50
he sold 20dozen for =20*7.50
=Rs150
gain=Rs150-140
gain=Rs10
ans=he gain 10Rs