Question

    By selling 45 Melons for Rs 40, a man loses 20

    %. How many should he sell for Rs 24 to gain 20 % in the transaction ?
    A 16 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 18 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 20 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 22 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let S.P. of 45 Melons be Rs. x. Then, 80 : 40 = 120 : x or x `` =`(40xx120)/80` = 60 For Rs.60, Melons sold = 45 For Rs.24, Melons sold =`45/60xx24=18`

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