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SSC Sample Paper SSC CGL - Sample Paper-25

  • question_answer
    A man bought a number of oranges at 3 for a rupee and an equal number at 2 for a rupee. At what price per dozen should he sell them to make a profit of 20%?

    A) Rs. 4                

    B) Rs. 5

    C) Rs. 6                

    D) Rs. 7

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Given, CP of 3 oranges of 1st variety\[=Rs.1\] CP of 1 orange of 1st variety\[=Rs.\frac{1}{3}\] CP of 2 oranges of Und variety\[=Rs.1\] CP of 1 orange of Und variety\[=Rs.\frac{1}{2}\] Total CP of 2 oranges of different variety \[=\frac{1}{3}+\frac{1}{2}=Rs.\,\frac{5}{6}\] Profit on 2 oranges \[=20%\,\,\text{of}\,\,\frac{5}{6}\]             \[=\frac{20}{100}\times \frac{5}{6}=Rs.\frac{1}{6}\] \[\therefore \] SP of 2 oranges \[=\frac{5}{6}+\frac{1}{6}=1\] Hence, SP of 12 oranges Rs. 6.    


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