Multiple choice

Pradeep bought three dozen eggs at Rs. 24 per dozen and sold them at a profit of 50%. What is the selling price of 3 eggs?

  1. Rs. 3

  2. Rs 9

  3. Rs 2

  4. Rs 6

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

CP of 3 dozen eggs = Rs (24 X 3) = Rs 72 Profit = 50% = Rs (72 + 36) = Rs 108 SP of 3 dozen eggs = SP of 36 eggs = Rs 108 SP of 1 egg = Rs (108/36) = Rs 3 Therefore, SP of 3 eggs = Rs (3 X 3) = Rs 9. Hence, this option is correct.

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