Question
A grocer buys bananas at Rs. 144 per dozen and sells
them at Rs. 14 each. He sold 6 dozen bananas. What is the total profit?Solution
ATQ,
Cost price of one banana = (144 / 12) = Rs. 12
Profit per banana = 14 - 12 = Rs. 2
Total profit = 2 × 6 × 12 = Rs. 144
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