Question

Shyam bought some oranges for ₹60 per kg. Find the profit earned by Shyam (per kg) in both deals.

Deal	Total money received	Quantity
A	₹400	5 kg
B	₹360	5 kg

Answer 1

To earn a profit, selling price must be higher than the cost price.
Cost = ₹60 per kg
Deal A = ₹400 for 5 kg
So, selling price of 1 kg = ₹400 ÷ 5
= ₹80
Earned profit in deal A = ₹80 - ₹60 = ₹20 per kg
Similarly,
Deal B = ₹360 for 5 kg
So, selling price of 1 kg = ₹360 ÷ 5
= ₹72
Earned profit in deal B = ₹72 - ₹60 = ₹12 per kg