Q.59.
A fruit vendor purchased 21 apples for Rs 180.33 1/3%
of the apples were rotten and had to be thrown away.
What price should the trader charge per apple if he wants
to earn a profit of 16 2/3%?
1) Rs 28 2) Rs 15 3) Rs 22
4) Rs 25
5) NOT
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The price charged should be Rs. 210
Total number of apples = 21 (Given)
Price of 21 applies = Rs. 180 (Given)
Let the total number of rotten apples be = x
Percentage of rotten apples = 33.1/3%
Therefore,
33.1/3 % of 21 = 7
Thus, 7 apples are rotten
Remaining apples = 21 - 7 = 14 apples
For a profit of 16 2/3% -
S.P. of 14 apples should be -
(100 + 50/3)/100 × 180
= 210
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Answer:
15.
Step-by-step explanation:
Total 21 apples, 33.33% of apples are rotten.
21*1/3=7 apples were thrown away.
Remaining 14 apples are there.
Profit % =16.66%
Initial Selling price for 21 apples is Rs.180. In order get 16.66% profit .
180*1/6=30
Total Selling price =180+30=210
For 14 apples =210/14=15.
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