2. Questions Bank
  3. 8th Class
  4. Mathematics
  5. Comparing Quantities

8th Class Mathematics Comparing Quantities Question Bank Comparing Quantities

  • question_answer
    A woman bought two packs of toffees, with the same of number of toffees in each pack. She bought the first pack at 25 paise per toffee and the second pack at 3 toffees for 65 paise. She mixed them together and sold at Rs.3.50 a dozen. What is her gain percent?

    A)  \[15%\]                              

    B)                         \[25%\]           

    C)                         \[16\frac{2}{3}%\]                         

    D)                         \[12%\]           

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    A woman bought 3 toffees at 25 paise each. So she spent 75 paise and 3 for 65 paise, then totally for 6 toffees she spent \[Rs.\,1.40\] or for a dozen she spent \[Rs.\,2.80\] and sold the dozen at \[Rs.\,3.50\]. \[\therefore \]  Gam \[%=\frac{0.70}{2.80}\times 100%=25%\]


You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in 3 sec spinner