Hemant buys a dozen eggs for Rs.5.50 per egg. While carrying them, two eggs get wasted when they fall down and get damaged. He sells the remaining eggs at Rs. 7.70 per egg. Find the net profit earned by him in the overall deal.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e Rs.11.00.
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Cost of 1 egg = Rs. 5.50 Cost of 1 dozen eggs = 12 × 5.50 = 66 Number of eggs he sells = 12 - 2 = 10 Cost of 10 eggs = 7.70 × 10 = 77 Profit = 77 - 66 = 11 Hence, option 1 is the correct answer. |