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Railways PYQCBT 1 2016

RRB NTPC · Question 68

The purchase price of \(2\frac{1}{2}\) dozen of apples is Rs 300, each apple was sold for Rs 15. So what is the profit percentage? A. 30% B. 50% C. 40% D. 25%

  1. B

  2. A

  3. C

  4. D

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Answer: (A) B

Explanation

2½ dozen = 30 apples, bought for Rs 300, so CP = Rs 10 per apple. Each is sold for Rs 15, a profit of Rs 5 per apple. Profit % = 5/10 × 100 = 50%.