Question

a merchant bought 150 boxes of biscuits rs 21750 and paid rs 150 as transport charges. At what price per box should be sell them so as to gain 12% on his total outlay?

Answer 1

number of box of biscuit 150
21750rs paid in shop
150rs transport charge
total CP equal to 21800rs
150 box of biscuit in 21800rs
one box of biscuit in 21800/150
one box of biscuit is145.333rs

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