Question

Jyostana bought 400 eggs at rs. 8.40 a dozen .at what price per hundred must she sell them so as earn a profit of 15%

Answer 1

Answer:

c.p of 12 eggs=8.40

cp of 400 eggs=8.40x400/12=280

Profit = 15%

sp=280x115/100=322

SP for 400eggs=322

Sp for 100 eggs=322 / 4=80 1/2

sp for 100 eggs=Rs.80 1/2