Question

a grocer bought three scores of egg at ₹37 a score and sold them at ₹23.52 a dozen. how much did he earn?​

Answer 1

Given:

Bought 3 scores at ₹37 a score

Sold them at ₹23.52 a dozen

To Find:

The total amount he earned

Explanation:

one score = 20 units

one dozen = 12 units

Solution

Find the total cost:

1 score = ₹37

3 scores = 37 x 3

3 scores = ₹111

1 score = 20 units

3 scores = 20 x 3

3 scores = 60 units

60 units = ₹111

Find the total sales:

1 dosen = ₹23.52

1 unit = 23.52 ÷ 12

1 unit = ₹1.96

60 units = 1.96 x 60

60 units = ₹117.60

Find the profit earned:

Profit = Selling Price - Cost Price

Profit = 117.60 - 111

Profit = ₹6.60

Answer:  ₹6.60

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

1. 12/60=5
2. 23.52*5=
3. 23.52

* 5

10 160= 101.60