SK BELLARE
SK BELLARE
8 years ago

A fruit merchant purchased oranges at the rate of 6 for Rs.10 and sells them at 3 for Rs.6. What is his profit percent?


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  1. Priti Saraf
    Priti Saraf :
    8 years ago

    Purchase price of 3 oranges is Rs. (10/2) I.e Rs. 5
    Sale price of 3 oranges is Rs.6
    Profit = 6-5 = 1
    Profit % = 1/5 *100 = 20%

  2. Priti Saraf
    Priti Saraf :
    8 years ago

    Purchase price of 6 oranges is Rs.10
    Sale price of 6 oranges is Rs. (2*6) I.e Rs.12
    Profit = 12-10 = 2
    Profit % = 2/10 * 100 = 20%

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