Question

    A man purchased 'n' apples and sold them at Rs. 'n' per

    apple. If the selling price per apple had been reduced by 20%, the total profit he would have earned would have been Rs. 80 less than his actual profit. Find the value of 'n'.
    A 20 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 15 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ; (n2) - 0.8n2 = 80 Or, 0.2n2 = 80 So, n2 = 400 So, n = 20

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