Question

Sarika purchased 45 dozens of pen for rs 3,500.she sells 20 dozens at a profit of 15% and the remaining for 10%loss.What is the total loss%or profit %.

Answer 1

profit of 20 dozen = 15%
loss of 25 dozen = 10%
total profit = 15 - 10 = 5
the profit 5%at 3500
= 1% of 3500 = 3500 ÷ 100 = 35
total = 35 × 5 = 175
the profit is 175 or. the profit is 20%