Question 9
EasyOriginal questionA fruit-seller buys bananas at ₹60 a dozen and sells them at ₹6 each. What is her profit percentage?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
SP of a dozen = 12 × ₹6 = ₹72.
Profit on a dozen = ₹72 − ₹60 = ₹12.
Profit % = .
Worth noting
Dividing ₹12 by the selling price of ₹72 gives . The base must be the cost, ₹60.
- Concept
- Comparing CP and SP for the same quantity
- Typical timeTypical
- 40 s
- Your timeYours
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