Question

kishin bought oranges at rupees 50 per dozen he had to sell them at a loss of 4% find the selling price of one orange.

Answer 1

4% of 50 per dozen is 48.
so selling price of one orange= 48÷12=4

Answer 2

Kishin bought oranges at Rs. 50 per dozen
so,CP(Cost Price) = Rs. 50
loss % = 4
SP(Selling Price) = 48 because 100 - 4 = Rs. 96
                                     and its half is 50.So, half of 4 is 2 and 50 - 2 = Rs. 48
1 dozen = 12 oranges
SP of 1 orange = 48 ÷ 12 = Rs.4
SP of 1 dozen orange is Rs. 48. Sp of 1 orange is Rs. 4.

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