Question

Last year, oranges were available at Rs.24 per dozen; but this year, they are available at Rs.50 per score. Find the percentage change in the price of oranges.

Answer 1

Price of 1 orange = $\frac{24}{12}$ = Rs. 2
New price = $\frac{50}{20}=Rs.2.50[\because 1score=20]$
Increase in price = Rs. 2.5 - Rs. 2.0 = Rs. 0.50
$\therefore$ % Change in price (increase)
= $\frac{.50}{2}\times 100=0.50\times 50$ = 25%