Question

A man buys pencils at the rate of $6$ for $Rs.5$and sells them at $5$ for $Rs.6$. What is his profit $\%$?

• A. $30$
• B. $34$
• C. $40$
• D. $44$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$44$

CP of 6 pencils = Rs 5

CP of 1 pencil = Rs $\frac{5}{6}$

CP of 5 pencils =Rs $\frac{25}{6}$

SP of 5 pencils = Rs $6$

Profit $=6-\frac{25}{6}-6=\frac{11}{6}$

Profit % $=\frac{11}{6}\times \frac{6}{25}\times 100=44$%