Question

A Man purchased 4 pens for Rs 20. If he sells 5 pens for Rs 40, then to make a profit of 120 Rs how much pen should he sell.

Answer 1

Answer:

15 pens he should shell

Explanation:

He sells 5pens for a profit of 40 rs

So how much pen he sell for a profit of 120 rs

So cross multiple them

5 = 40

? = 120

5 x 120 ÷ 40 = 15 pens

Answer 2

Answer:

If he sells 5 pens for Rs 40, then to make a profit of 120 Rs   15 pens should he sell.

Explanation:

As per the question,

Given:

A Man purchased 4 pens for Rs 20.

To find:

how much pen should he sell.If he sells 5 pens for Rs 40, then to make a profit of 120 Rs.

He sells 5pens for a profit of 40 rs

So how much pen he sell for a profit of 120 rs

So cross multiple them

5 = 40

? = 120

5 x 120 ÷ 40 = 15 pens

therefore, If he sells 5 pens for Rs 40, then to make a profit of 120 Rs   15 pens should he sell.