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.
    A Rs.380 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.280 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.360 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    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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