Question

A man purchased a box full of pencils at the
rate of 7 for Rs. 9 and sold all of them at the
rate of 8 for Rs. 11. In this transaction, he gained
Rs. 10. How many pencils did the box contain?
(a) 111 (b) 112
(c) 114 (d) 116

Answer 1

Answer is 112

Cost price of boxes = 9/7

Selling price of boxes = 11/8

Profit= 11/8-9/7

77-72/56

=5/56

Boxes sold rs 10 profit be x

5/56*x =10

=10*56/5 =x

112 boxes

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Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer will be option b) 112.

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