A person purchased 10 dozen pens at the rate of Rs. 4 per dozen. On checking, he found that 20 pens were not working. In order to earn 25% profit, he should sell the remaining pens each at -

A. 40 paise

B. 44 paise

C. 50 paise

D. 55 paise

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Total C.P. of (10 × 12) i.e.,
120 pens = Rs. (4 × 10) = Rs. 40
Number of working pens
= (120 - 20) = 100
Total selling price of 100 pens
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