Question

A shopkeeper bought 40 oranges for rs 200 if the shopkeeper intends to make 20% profit, how many oranges must be sold foe rs 150

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Cost price of 40 oranges=200;

to make 20% profit:

So selling price =cost price+20% of cost price;

S.P.=200+$\frac{20*200}{100}$;

S.P.=200+40=240;

Selling price of 40 oranges is=240;

Selling price of 1 orange=240/40=6;

No. of oranges sale in Rs. 150 is =150/6=25 oranges