Question

A shopkeeper bought pens at the rate of 7 for Rs 10 and sold them at a profit of 40%. How many pens would a customer get for Rs 10?

Answer 1

According to question,

CP of 7 Pens are = Rs. 10

Gain 40%

SP of 7 Pens are = Rs. 14

SP of 1 Pen is =14÷2=7

Customer gets in 10 Rs. =10÷2= 5 pens