Question

nisha got 40 pencils for rupees 5 each. own her she way back to home she lost 18 pencil. at what price should she sell to make a profit of 10 percent

Answer 1

Price of 1 pencil = Rs. 5
Price of 40 pencils = Rs. 5 X 40 = Rs. 200
Now, she lost 18 pencils
Remaining pencils = 40 - 18 = 22
Price of 22 pencils = 22 X 5 = Rs. 110
10% profit of 200 = ?
10/100 X 200 = Rs. 20
Total Sale price with 10% profit = 200 + 20 = 220
10% profit of buying price on 22 pencils = 220 / 110 = 2
Thus she has to sell the remaining pencils at double price