Raman buys a single egg for ₹5. If he were to buy a dozen eggs, he would have to pay a total amoun

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Raman buys a single egg for ₹5. If he were to buy a dozen eggs, he would have to pay a total amount of ₹50. What would be the approximate per cent discount Raman would get on buying a dozen apples?

OPtion

1) 20%
2) 22%
3) 18%
4) 14%
5) 16%
6) 19%
7) 25%
8) 30%
9) 17%
10) None of the above

Solution

Cost of 1 egg = ₹5
Cost of 1 dozen eggs = 12 x 5 = ₹60
Discount = 60 – 50 = ₹10
% discount = 10 * 100/60 = 16.66 = 17%

Correct Option: 9 Best Solution (2)