Question

Mahesh bought20 dozen pencil for rupees 100.at what rate should a pencil be sold so that the profit is rupee 20

Answer 1

Answer:

SP of 1 pencil should be 50 paise, in order to make profit of ₹ 20

Step-by-step explanation:

20 dozen pencil costs = 100

Profit = 20

Selling Price of 20 dozen pencil = 100 + 20 = ₹ 120

20 dozen should be sold for = 120

1 dozen should be sold for = 120/20 = 6

1 pencil = 6 /12 = ₹ 0.5 = 50 paise