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Quantitative Aptitude (MTS) Profit and loss

Nalini purchased 20 dozen of apples at t48 per dozen. She sold 8 dozen of them at 10% profit and the remaining 12 dozen at

20% profit. What is the overall profit percentage gained in this transaction?

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SSC MTS 15th July 2022 Shift-2

10%

45%

16%

22%

- Nalini buys 20 dozen apples at ?48 per dozen, amounting to a total cost of ?960.

- She sells 8 dozen apples at a 10% profit.

- Cost for 8 dozen = 8 × 48 = ?384.

- 10% profit on 8 dozen = 10% of ?384 = ?38.4.

- Selling price for 8 dozen = ?384 + ?38.4 = ?422.4.

- She sells the remaining 12 dozen at a 20% profit.

- Cost for 12 dozen = 12 × 48 = ?576.

- 20% profit on 12 dozen = 20% of ?576 = ?115.2.

- Selling price for 12 dozen = ?576 + ?115.2 = ?691.2.

- Total selling price = ?422.4 + ?691.2 = ?1,113.6.

- Profit = ?1,113.6 - ?960 = ?153.6.

- Profit percentage = (?153.6 / ?960) × 100 = 16%.

- Option 3 - 16% is correct.

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