Multiple choice

Vyom purchased 30 dozen pens at the rate Rs. 48 per dozen. He sold 10 dozen at 20% profit and the remaining 20 dozen at 10% profit. What is his profit percentage?

  1. 13.33

  2. 15.17

  3. 25

  4. 20

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Total cost = 30 dozen × Rs. 48/dozen = Rs. 1440. 10 dozen at 20% profit: SP = 10×48×1.2 = Rs. 576. 20 dozen at 10% profit: SP = 20×48×1.1 = Rs. 1056. Total SP = 576+1056 = Rs. 1632. Profit = 1632-1440 = Rs. 192. Profit% = (192/1440)×100 = 13.33%. Option A is correct.