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Rajendra meena

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· 1 Months ago

Please check your answer first because you made a mistake in solution so correct answer

Question:

A merchant bought 200 eggs, of which 38 got broken. He sold the remaining eggs at the rate of ₹4.80 per dozen and thus gained 8%. The total investment (in ₹) is:

Options:
A) ₹120
B) ₹80
C) ₹60
D) ₹45
Solution:
Ans: (c)

Remaining eggs = 200 – 38 = 162

The S.P. of remaining 162 eggs = \(\cfrac{162\times4.80}{12}=\unicode{x20B9} 64.8\)

C.P. = \(\cfrac{64.8}{1.08}=\unicode{x20B9}60 \)

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· 1 Months ago

Dear Student,
The given answer is correct.
We have verified it.
In ques they asked investment, means CP of 200 eggs.
And it comes out to be 60 Rs
Please solve carefully.

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