A fruit-seller bought oranges at the rate of 6 for Rs. 20. How many oranges, he should sell in Rs. 820 in order to make a profit of 23% ?

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07 Mar 2022 Profit & Loss A fruit-seller bought oranges at the rate of 6 for Rs. 20. How many oranges, he should sell in Rs. 820 in order to make a profit of 23% ?: OPtion
1) 266
2) 160
3) 320
4) 290
5) 180
6) 200
7) 360
8) 400
9) 233
10) None of these; Correct Option: 6 Best Solution (4)

G.S.Kantharao 2 years AGO

C.P of 6 =₹20
Profit=23%
S.P of 6=20*133/100₹24.60
S.P of each =₹4.10
Total S.P=₹820
Number of fruits=820/4.1
=200
My option is 6👈

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SAYAN CHATTERJEE 2 years AGO

820/(20/6*1.23)
= 200
Option 6.

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ANOOP R 2 years AGO

23% PROFIT IN 820 => CP= 820/123*100= 666.67 RS.
NO. OF ORANGES IN RS. 666.67= 666.67/20*6=200

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RAMADURAI NATESAN 2 years AGO

P.P.of 1 orange =20/6. At 23% profit, S.P. of 1 ornange = 1.23(20/6) = 4.1. Ans = 820/4.1 =200

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