Question

A man buys oranges at rupees 48 per dozen and sells each for rupees 4.50. Find his percent of profit .

Answer 1

Answer:

1 dozen =12

Step-by-step explanation:

1 dozen = 12 bananas --> 48 Rs

∴ 1 banana = 48/12 = 4 Rs

SP for 1 banana = 4.50

∴ SP for 12 banana = 12 x 4.50 = 54 Rs

Profit = SP - CP = 54-48 = 6

Profit % = Profit/CP X 100

=6/48 x100

=12.5%

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

1 dozen =12

Step-by-step explanation:

1 dozen = 12 bananas --> 48 Rs

∴ 1 banana = 48/12 = 4 Rs

SP for 1 banana = 4.50

∴ SP for 12 banana = 12 x 4.50 = 54 Rs

Profit = SP - CP = 54-48 = 6

Profit % = Profit/CP X 100

=6/48 x100

=12.5%