Question

Oranges were bought at rupees 36 per dozen and sold at the rate of rupees 40 per 10.find the gain

Answer 1

1 dozen=12pcs

so cost per pc=36/12=Rs 3

sold 10pcs for Rs40

therefore selling price per pc is 40/10=4

profit= cost-selling price

that is 4-3=RS 1 per pc or RS 12 per dozen

Answer 2

HERE IT IS.....

1 dozen=12 pieces

so cost per piece=36/12=Rs 3

sold 10 pieces for Rs 40

therefore selling price per piece is 40/10=4

profit= cost-selling price

that is 4-3=RS 1 per piece or RS 12 per dozen

profit percent is 1/ Cost Price x 100=33.33 percent

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