Question

     By selling 39 dozens of mangoes, a vendor earns a

    profit equal to the sale proceeds of 13 dozens of mangoes. What is the percentage of his profit ?
    A 33% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 50% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 26% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D More than one of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, The vendor sells 39 dozens of mangoes. His profit is equal to the selling price of 13 dozens. Total Selling Price = 39S (where S = selling price per dozen). Profit = 13S. Profit formula: Profit=Total Selling Price−Total Cost Price 13S=39S−39C Finding Cost Price (C): 39C=26S C = 2S/3 Profit % formula:- 

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