Question

Shyama bought 12 balls for ₹180. Choose the price at which he can sell one ball, to earn profit.

• A. ₹11
• B. ₹12
• C. ₹14
• D. ₹17

Answer 1

The correct option is D ₹17

To earn profit the selling price should always be greater than the cost price.

The cost price of 12 balls = ₹180
Cost price of 1 ball = ₹180 ÷ 12
= ₹15

Option A ₹11 is less than ₹15. Selling price is less than cost price.
Option B ₹12 is less than ₹15. Selling price is less than cost price.
Option C ₹14 is less than ₹15. Selling price is less than cost price.
Option D ₹17 is greater than ₹15. Selling price is more than cost price.

Hence, the correct answer is D.