Question

A fruit-seller sells 4 oranges for Rs. 3, gaining 50%. Find : 

(i) C.P. of 4 oranges, 

(ii) C.P. of one orange. 

(iii) S.P. of one orange. 

(iv) profit made by selling one orange. 

(v) number of oranges brought and sold in order to gain Rs. 24.

Answer 1

S.P. of 4 oranges = Rs.3

S.P. of 1 orange = Rs. 3/4, Gain = 50%

S.P. = (C.P. x 150)/100