Question

    The cost price of four dozen samosas is Rs. 200. After

    selling 36 samosas at the rate of Rs. 72 per dozen, the shopkeeper reduced the rate and sold the remaining samosas at the rate of Rs. 54 per dozen. Find the profit or loss percentage of the shopkeeper in this transaction.
    A 35% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 20% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 65% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 18% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Cost price of 4 dozen samosas = Rs. 200

    Selling price of 36 samosas = 36 × (72/12) = Rs. 216

    Selling price of 12 samosas = 12 × (54/12) = Rs. 54

    Selling price of 48 samosas = 216 + 54 = Rs. 270

    Profit earned on selling 48 samosas = 270 – 200 = Rs. 70

    Profit percentage = (70/200) × 100 = 35%

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