Question

A man buys 3 oranges ₹4 and sells 4 oranges for ₹6. How much profit percentage does he make.

i. 12.5%
ii. 50.25%
iii. 33.33%
iv. 25%

Show your explanation ​

Answer 1

Answer:

His profit is then 6/4 - 4/3, or 18/12–16/12=2/12, or 1/6 rupee per orange.

The percentage is 1/6 / 4/3:

=1/6 x 3/4

=1/8

=12 1/2% profit