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    Question

    Anita bought 80 pencils for Rs. 96 and she sold them in

    such a manner so that selling price of 40 pencils is Rs. 72. Find the value of 2(P + 10) if the profit percent earned by Anita is 'P%'.
    A 120 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 160 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 112 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 125 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Cost price of 1 pencil = (96/80)= Rs. 1.20 Selling price of 1 pencil = 72/40 = Rs. 1.80 Profit earned = 1.80−1.20=Rs. 0.60 So, 'P' = (0.60/1.20)×100 = 50% P = 50 Required value =  2×(50+10) = 2×60 = 120

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