Veer buys 200 guavas for Rs. 1,800. Some of these guavas are rotten and are thrown away. He sells the remaining guavas at Rs. 14 each and makes a profit of Rs. 230. The percentage of guavas thrown away is:
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 27.5%.
Given:
Veer buys 200 guavas for Rs. 1,800.
Let the x guavas be rotten
then Remaining guavas (200 - x) are sold at Rs. 14 each
Profit = Rs. 230
Formula used
Profit = S.P. - C.P.
Calculations:
According to the question;
⇒ (200 - x) × 14 - 1800 = 230
⇒ 2800 - 14x - 1800 = 230
⇒ 14x = 1000 - 230
⇒ 14x = 770
⇒ x = 770/14 = 55
Hence, the percentage of rotten guavas = (55/200) × 100 = 27.5%