Question

A man purchased some oranges at 3 for rs 5 and sold them at 5 at 12 rs . He gained 143₹ in all. The number of oranges he brought are

Answer 1

Answer:

CP of 3 oranges= rs5

SP of 5 oranges = rs 12

let the numbers of oranges bought be x

then, CP = 5x/3

SP= 12x/5

12x/5 - 5x/3 = rs 143

36x-25x /15 = rs 143

11x = (143×15)

x = (143×15/11)

x= 195 oranges. ans