Question

A flower vendor bought 200 flowers for 800. 20 flowers withered and became unsellable. At what price per flower should he sell the remaining flowers to earn a profit of 30% on his total cost?

• A. ₹7.85
• B. ₹6.54
• C. ₹5.78
• D. ₹3.82

Answer 1

Answer:

C. ₹5.78

• Total cost of 200 flowers = ₹800

• Desired profit = 30% of ₹800 = ₹240

So, required total selling price:

800 + 240 = 1040

Since 20 flowers withered, flowers available for sale:

200 - 20 = 180

Required selling price per flower:

$\frac{1040}{180}=\frac{52}{9}\approx 5.78$

Price per flower = ₹5.78 (approximately)