A farmer buys 6 dozen eggs for Rs 78. On his way back home, he sells the eggs and makes a profit of Rs 12. What price did he charge per dozen?

Rs 21

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Rs 14

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Rs 15

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Solution

The correct option is D
Rs 15

Given that the farmer makes a profit. Hence SP > CP

Profit = SP-CP

Or, SP= CP+Profit = Rs. 78 + Rs. 12

= Rs. 90

Hence the S.P of 6 dozen eggs = Rs. 90

$∴$ SP of 1 dozen eggs = $\frac{90}{6}$ = Rs. 15

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A farmer buys 6 dozen eggs for Rs 78. On his way back home, he sells the eggs and makes a profit of Rs 12. What price did he charge per dozen?

The correct option is D Rs 15 Given that the farmer makes a profit. Hence SP > CP Profit = SP-CP Or, SP= CP+Profit = Rs. 78 + Rs. 12 = Rs. 90 Hence the S.P of 6 dozen eggs = Rs. 90 ∴ SP of 1 dozen eggs = 906 = Rs. 15

The correct option is D
Rs 15

Given that the farmer makes a profit. Hence SP > CP

Profit = SP-CP

Or, SP= CP+Profit = Rs. 78 + Rs. 12

= Rs. 90

Hence the S.P of 6 dozen eggs = Rs. 90

$∴$ SP of 1 dozen eggs = $\frac{90}{6}$ = Rs. 15