A vendor bought 15 oranges at Rs. 36 for 5 oranges and sold all of them at…

2025

A vendor bought 15 oranges at Rs. 36 for 5 oranges and sold all of them at four oranges for Rs. 45. How much did the vendor earn or lose in this transaction ?

  1. A.

    Loses Rs 4.05 per orange

  2. B.

    Gains Rs 4.05 per orange

  3. C.

    Gains Rs 60 overall

  4. D.

    Loses Rs 5.06 per orange

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Correct answer: B

Solution:

  1. Find cost price (CP) per orange: CP for 5 oranges = Rs 36, so CP per orange = 36 ÷ 5 = Rs 7.20.

  2. Find selling price (SP) per orange: SP for 4 oranges = Rs 45, so SP per orange = 45 ÷ 4 = Rs 11.25.

  3. Profit per orange = SP per orange − CP per orange = 11.25 − 7.20 = Rs 4.05.

  4. Total profit for 15 oranges = 15 × 4.05 = Rs 60.75 (optional check).

Answer: Gains Rs 4.05 per orange.

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