Question

    A grocer purchased 15 kg of potatoes for Rs.900. He spends some amount on transportation and then sells it for Rs.1,800. If the percentage of profit made by the grocer is 25%, what is the amount he spends on transportation? (Round off to the nearest integer)

    A 380 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 540 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 452 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 460 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the amount he spends on transportation = x So total CP =900+x Profit = 25% and SP =1800 Total CP =(SP×100)/100+25 900+x = (1800×100)/125 900+x =1440 x =1440-900=540.

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