A vendor bought 3880 toffees for 1552 rupees. How many toffees in 1552 rupees must he sell to gain 25%?

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09 Feb 2018 Profit and Loss A vendor bought 3880 toffees for 1552 rupees. How many toffees in 1552 rupees must he sell to gain 25%?: OPtion
1) 3101
2) 3102
3) 3103
4) 3014
5) 3224
6) 3200
7) 3100
8) 3150
9) 3105
10)None of these; Correct Option: 10 Best Solution (4)

Dr.Dipin Singh 6 years AGO

CP of 1 toffee= 1552/3880= 0.4 Rs
SP of 1 toffee= 0.4*1.25= Rs 0.5
Number of toffees sold for Rs. 1552= 1552/0.5= 3104 .. none of given options

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G.S.Kantharao 6 years AGO

Cost of 3880 toffees for ₹1552
C.P of 1 toffee=1552/3880=0.4
S.P of 1 toffee= 0.4×1.25(25% is profit)=0.5
No.if toffees=1552/0.5=3104
Hence my option goes to 10👈

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Dimple 6 years AGO

Number of toffees to be sold for same amount as total purchase cost to gain 25% = number of toffees purchased /1.25= 3880/1.25=3104

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HARMEET KAUR 6 years AGO

purchase price of 1 toffee= 1552/3880= 40 paisa
Sale price of toffee for profit of 25 % = 50 paisa
N0. of toffees to be sold for Rs 1552= 1152*100/50=3104

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