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A man bought 18 oranges for a rupee and sold them at 12 oranges for a rupee. what is the profit percentage ?
- A20 %
- B35 %
- C50 %
- D70 %
Correct answer: C
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CCommunity
Let Number of oranges bought & sold = LCM(18,12) = 36
CP = 36/18 =2
SP = 36/12 =3
Profit % = (3 - 2)/2 x 100 = 50%
Another Analytical Method :
He recovers cost of 18 oranges by selling 12 oranges.
Remaining 6 oranges reflect profit.
Profit = 6/12 x 100 = 50%
CP = 36/18 =2
SP = 36/12 =3
Profit % = (3 - 2)/2 x 100 = 50%
Another Analytical Method :
He recovers cost of 18 oranges by selling 12 oranges.
Remaining 6 oranges reflect profit.
Profit = 6/12 x 100 = 50%
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CCommunity
50 %
From question CP/SP = 12/18 = 2/3
∴ Profit (%) = ( 3 - 2 ) / 2 x 100 = 50%
2nd Solution:
CP = 100/18 = 5.55 paisa
SP = 100/12 = 8.33 paisa
∴ Profit = (8.33-5.55)/5.55 x 100 = 50 %
From question CP/SP = 12/18 = 2/3
∴ Profit (%) = ( 3 - 2 ) / 2 x 100 = 50%
2nd Solution:
CP = 100/18 = 5.55 paisa
SP = 100/12 = 8.33 paisa
∴ Profit = (8.33-5.55)/5.55 x 100 = 50 %