Question 55
A man bought 4 dozen eggs at Rs. 24 per dozen and 2 dozen eggs at Rs. 32 per dozen. To gain 20% on the whole, he should sell the eggs at
Solution
The man bought 4 dozen eggs for = Rs. 24 per dozen and 2 dozen eggs at Rs. 32 per dozen
=> Total cost price = $$(4 \times 24)+(2 \times 32)$$
= $$96+64=Rs.$$ $$160$$
Profit % = 20%
=> Selling price = $$\frac{120}{100} \times 160 = Rs.$$ $$192$$
$$\therefore$$ He should sell the 6 dozen eggs for = $$\frac{192}{6}=Rs.$$ $$32$$ per dozen
=> Ans - (C)
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