Question

a man sold 10 eggs for rupees 5 and gained 20% How many eggs did the buy for 5 rupees

Answer 1

Let CP be x

SP =CP + profit

5=x+20%of x

5=6x/5

x=25/6

In 25/6 he buy =10 eggs

In Rs 1 he buy=10*6/25

From Rs 5 he buy=10*6*5/25=12 eggs