Arun bought toffees at 6 for a rupee. How many for a rupee he should sell to gain 20%?
Posted on 29-03-2023
Ques - Arun bought toffees at 6 for a rupee. How many for a rupee he should sell to gain 20%?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) Can't determined
Solution -
CP of 6 toffees = 100 paise
CP of 1 toffee = 100/6
SP 1 toffee = (100/6) × (120/100)
SP of 1 toffee = 20
SP of 5 toffees = 20 × 5
= 100 paise
Therefore,
He should sells 5 toffees for 1 rupee (100 paise).
Hence,
The correct answer is option (c) 5.
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