Question

    A shopkeeper bought oranges at 7 for a rupee and sold them at a gain of 40%. How many oranges for a rupee did he sell?

    A 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    C.P. of 7 oranges = Re.1 S.P. of 7 oranges = (100+40)/100 × 1 = 140/100 = 14/10 For Re.1 he sells 7 × 10/14 = 5 oranges Required number of oranges = 5

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