Due to 25% fall in the rate of eggs one can buy 2 dozen eggs more than before by investing Rs. 162. The the original rate per dozen of the eggs is = ?
A. Rs. 22
B. Rs. 24
C. Rs. 27
D. Rs. 30
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
25% fall we get 2 dozen eggs extra∴ 25% = 2 dozen
100% = 8 dozen (new quantity)
So, old quantity = 8 - 2 = 6 dozen
$${\text{Rate}} = \frac{{162}}{6} = {\text{Rs}}{\text{. }}27$$
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