A vendor bought 175 toffees for 665 rupees. How many toffees in 665 rupees must he sell to gain 40%?

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11 Oct 2018 Profit and Loss

A vendor bought 175 toffees for 665 rupees. How many toffees in 665 rupees must he sell to gain 40%?

OPtion

1) 133.33
2) 134
3) 120
4) 115
5) 135
6) 155
7) 135
8) 125
9) 110
10)None of these

Solution

CP of 1 toffees = 665/175 = Rs. 3.8
SP of 1 toffees for 40% profit = 3.8*1.40 = Rs. 5.32
So in 665 Rupess number of toffees to be sold = 665/5.32 = 125

Option 8)

Correct Option: 8 Best Solution (0)