Question
A fruit vendor purchased oranges at Rs. 180 per dozen
and sold them for Rs. 18 each. He managed to sell 10 dozen oranges. Calculate the total profit he made.Solution
ATQ,
Cost price of one orange = (180 / 12) = Rs. 15
Profit per orange = 18 - 15 = Rs. 3
Total profit = 3 × 10 × 12 = Rs. 360
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