Question

Barnika bought 100 eggs for Rs. 900. Out

of them. 8 were broken. She sold the remaining eggs
at the rate of Rs. 10.50 each. Find the profit or loss
percent.​

Answer 1

36%

Explanation:

Cost of 100 eggs = Rs.50

4 eggs were found to be broken

So, total eggs sold = 96

12 eggs = 1 dozen

So, 96 eggs = 8 dozens

SP of 1 dozen = Rs.8.5

SP of 8 dozens =

Profit = SP - CP = 68-50 = 18

Profit % =

Profit % =

Hence his gain percentage is 36%

Answer 2

7.33%

Explanation:

• Eggs bought= 100 eggs
• Cost = Rs. 900
• Sold = 100 -8 = 92 eggs
• SP = Rs. 10.5

Gained

• 10.5*92 = Rs. 966

Profit

• 966 - 900 = Rs. 66

Profit%

• 66/900*100% = 7.33%