Question

A vendor bought 15 oranges at rs.36 for 5oranges and sold them at 4oranges for rs.45.How much did the vendor earn or lose in this transaction?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Cp of 1 orange will be 7.2

Sp 11.25

So gain will be there

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation

First calculate the cost of 1 orange

36 ÷ 5 = cost of 1 orange

45 ÷ 4 = selling price of 1 orange

If all oranges are sold the gain will be:

(45÷4)×15 - (36÷5)×15

Ans : Gain of 60.75