Question:A man buys oranges at tk 5 a dozen and equal number at tk 4 a dozen. He sells them at tk 5.50 a dozen and make a profit of rs 50. How many oranges does he buy?
A 30 Dozen
B 40 Dozen
C 50 Dozen
D 60 Dozen
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+ Answer
C
+ ExplanationC.P of 2 dozen oranges = Tk (5 + 4)
= 9 Tk
S.P of 2 dozen oranges = Tk 11
If profit is Tk 2, oranges bought = 2 dozen
If profit is Tk 50, oranges bought = `(2/2 xx 50)` dozen
= 50 dozen