a woman brought 50 dozen eggs at Rs. 6.40 a dozen. Out of these 20 eggs found to be broken. She sold the remaining eggs at 55 paise per egg. Find the loss.
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She received loss of ₹1
Step-by-step explanation:
GIVEN
1 dozen = ₹6.40
Broken = 20
Selling price of per egg = 55paise
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To Find
Loss
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Let's find the amount of 50 dozen
= ( 6.40 / 12 ) × ( 50 × 12 )
= 0.53333333333 × ( 50 × 12 )
= 320
50 dozen = ₹320
The amount of 50 dozen eggs is ₹320
The amount egg is 0.53
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We know that,
Out of 600 eggs 20 are broken
= 600 - 20
= 580
= 580 eggs
She sold the remaining eggs at 55 paise per egg
= 580 × 0.55
= 319
=319
= 319 rupees
She received loss of ₹1
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