Aptitude - Profit and Loss - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Profit and Loss - General Questions (Q.No. 9)
9.
Sam purchased 20 dozens of toys at the rate of Rs. 375 per dozen. He sold each one of them at the rate of Rs. 33. What was his percentage profit?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
| Cost Price of 1 toy = Rs. |  |
375 |  |
= Rs. 31.25 |
| 12 |
Selling Price of 1 toy = Rs. 33
So, Gain = Rs. (33 - 31.25) = Rs. 1.75
 Profit % = |
|
1.75 | x 100 | % |
= | 28 | % = 5.6% |
| 31.25 | 5 |
Video Explanation: https://youtu.be/MhswuvDVWzo
Discussion:
46 comments Page 5 of 5.
Yuva said:
8 years ago
How 12 would come? Please explain clearly.
Pavithra said:
6 years ago
How 12 came here? Please explain me.
(22)
Deep Sangma said:
3 years ago
Thanks all for the good explanation.
(3)
Srikanth said:
4 years ago
It's very nice very helpful to us.
(4)
Anitha said:
7 years ago
Well said @Dheepthi, thank you.
Varna pradeep said:
1 decade ago
How this 12 will get?
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