Question

A shopkeeper bought 12 dozen eggs at the rate of 5 per egg. 12 eggs broke in transit. He sold the remaining eggs at the rate of 6 per egg. Find his percentage of profit

• A. 15%
• B. 5%
• C. 20%
• D. 10%

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 10%

$12\times 12=144$eggs

$144\times5=720$

12 eggs broke it is 1 dozen sold rs 26per egg

$132\times 6=792$

$792-720=72$

$72/720=0.1=10$%