A man bought a number of clips at 3 for a rupee and an equal number at 2 for a rupee. At what price per dozen should he sell them to make a profit of 20% ?
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1) He bought 3 clips for Rs. 1
2) He bought equal number I.e. 3 for 1/2*3=1.5 Rs.
3) Total cost = 1.5+1 = 2.5
4) SP=2.5+20%=3 (for 6 clips)
5) SP for a dozen =3*2=6
2) He bought equal number I.e. 3 for 1/2*3=1.5 Rs.
3) Total cost = 1.5+1 = 2.5
4) SP=2.5+20%=3 (for 6 clips)
5) SP for a dozen =3*2=6
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Answer:
The selling price per dozen is Rs.6.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given : A man bought a number of clips at 3 for a rupee and an equal number at 2 for a rupee.
To find : At what price per dozen should he sell them to make a profit of 20%?
Solution :
According to question,
A man bought a number of clips at 3 for a rupee and an equal number at 2 for a rupee.
Cost price of 2 dozen clips is
Profit = 20%
Selling price is given by,
Selling price of two dozen clips = Rs.12
Selling price of 1 dozen clips =
Therefore, The selling price per dozen is Rs.6.
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