Question

    A seller purchases pears for Rs. 192 per dozen and sells

    each for Rs. 20. If he sells 5 dozen pears, how much profit does he earn in total?
    A Rs.280 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.180 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.240 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.144 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Cost price of one pear = (192 / 12) = Rs. 16

    Profit per pear = 20 - 16 = Rs. 4

    Total profit = 4 × 5 × 12 = Rs. 240

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