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Janki purchased 10 dozens of corn at the rate of Rs. 180 dozen. She sold each corn at the rate of Rs. 22. What was her percent profit ? |
46.6 percent 18.8 percent 37.7 percent 25.5 percent |
46.6 percent |
We know one dozen = 12 unit 10 dozen = 12 × 10 = 120 units she purchased 10 dozens of corn at the rate of Rs. 180 dozen so, the total cost = 10 × 180 = 1800 She sold each corn at the rate of Rs. 22 so the total selling = 22 × 120 = 2640 Profit percentage = \(\frac{(2640 - 1800) × 100}{1800}\) = 46.6% |